Athletes

Flagstaff, Arizona is a world-class, athlete-tested destination, with locals often sharing the same trail, path or swimming pool with Olympians. Why? Flagstaff has a long history as an altitude training site, going back to when elite athletes discovered Flagstaff in the 1960s as they prepared for the altitude-based 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Since the ‘60s and through the years, Flagstaff has proven itself to be one of the world’s leading altitude training sites, effectively ticking all the … [Read more...] about Seven Fun Facts about Flagstaff’s Role in the Olympics