Local Olympian returns home to Washington County

PETERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — John Henry Krueger made us proud in Pyeongchang and, on Thursday, the speed skater returned to his Washington County hometown as a hero.

Krueger told Channel 11 he's taking every opportunity he can to share his story and maybe even provide a little inspiration.

About 100 people went to the Peters Township Public Library to welcome the Olympic medalist home.

He got the chance to share his experiences from training as a child to becoming an Olympian.

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"This is still home for me, no matter where I go," he said. "Having my accomplishments recognized by the community, by Peters Township and western Pennsylvania, is a pretty cool thing to have."

Krueger won a silver medal in the 1,000-meter short track event at the 2018 Winter Games.

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"If they just see my commitment to excellence, to sport, and seeing how it can either create a community or bring a community together, I think that's the important story to take away from this," he said.

At Monday's regular meeting of the Peters Township Council, Krueger will be presented with the Key to Peters Township.

The council will also adopt a resolution honoring his achievement by naming the week of March 25 as John-Henry Krueger Week in Peters Township.

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