Summary
Laila Edwards, a star of the U.S. women's ice hockey team that won gold at the Winter Olympics, appeared on a podcast claiming jokingly to be the best athlete from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Travis Kelce, also from Cleveland Heights, responded humorously on his podcast by acknowledging her Olympic success and praising her achievement.
Key Facts
- The U.S. women's ice hockey team won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
- Laila Edwards is a member of the team and the first African American woman to compete for the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.
- Edwards is from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, like NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce.
- Edwards appeared on a podcast where she jokingly claimed to be the best athlete from her hometown.
- Travis Kelce addressed the comment on his podcast, playfully mentioning his achievements in hockey in Cleveland Heights.
- Kelce praised Edwards for winning gold and bringing pride to her hometown and the USA.