Hi! My name is Kristi Kirshe and I am a two time Olympian and a Paris 2024 Bronze Medalist with USA Rugby. Born and raised in Franklin, MA, I grew up in a sports-loving family, fueled by my passion for football and inspired by the New England Patriots' golden era. I grew up playing every sport I could— soccer, basketball, lacrosse, football-and continued as multi-sport athlete all the way through high school. I became a college All-American at Williams College for soccer before I graduated with a degree in Political Science and Leadership Studies. It wasn’t until 2019, at the age of 23, that I went to my first Rugby practice. Because of my diverse sports background, I was able to pick up rugby and make my national team debut for USA Rugby in less than one year. For me, sports is more than just a game—it's my community and my main source of confidence. When I'm not on the field, you’ll find me drinking coffee, watching and reviewing movies, or catching an NFL game.