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Olympian Chris Mazdzer Is ‘Proud’ of His Sisters and Girlfriend for Braving Below-Freezing Temps in Patriotic Sports Bras  (Exclusive)

Chris Mazdzer captured the first luge medal of any kind in U.S. history at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, on Sunday, February 11. But he’s not the only Mazdzer in the headlines. 

The athlete’s sisters Kate and Sara Mazdzer — as well as his girlfriend, Mara Marian — are enjoying viral fame after they were photographed cheering in American flag sports bras — despite below-freezing temps. 

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“Everyone noticed them in the stands, even all of my competitors!” Mazdzer, 29, told Us Weekly on Tuesday, February 13. “They asked my teammate Taylor Morris who the crazy American fans were and he replied, ‘We bring the best fans, boys.’ I’m glad they’re setting the standard for cheering at Winter events.” 

Fans of Chris Mazdzer of the United States including his girlfriend Mara Marian and sisters Kate and Sara Mazdzer react following his third run during the Luge Men's Singles on day two of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 11, 2018 in South Korea.
Fans of Chris Mazdzer of the United States including his girlfriend Mara Marian and sisters Kate and Sara Mazdzer react following his third run during the Luge Men’s Singles on day two of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 11, 2018 in South Korea. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

The Massachusetts native, who calls his siblings and Marian “the best cheerleaders,” was impressed by their dedication considering events were canceled because of the weather. “Anyone whose support and passion inspires them to support me and the U.S. in head-to-toe minimal clothing in below-zero weather with wind chill is someone I’m so proud to be associated with,” he told Us. “I feel so lucky they’re my family.”

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As for taking home silver, Mazdzer says it hasn’t fully sunk in just yet. “When I finished that run in second place and knew that I was guaranteed a medal, it was all I could focus on,” he revealed. “To finally win a medal at my third Olympics, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Joy, ecstasy, relief and an overwhelming feeling that we finally did it!”

With reporting by Jen Peros

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