WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio Valley native, actress, physical therapist and TEAM USA dual athlete Kristen Hetzel is passionate about her work.

“I love our country. I love our military. And it’s always been my dream to represent the U.S. in competitions so be able to do a sport that I love for my country is the greatest thing. It’s really the greatest honor I can do, said Hetzel.” And Kristen’s hard work has certainly paid off. Just recently she was awarded All American Honors for her 2019 race season.