The former Monterey High sprinter was named to the United States National bobsled team, where he will pilot USA-2.
Cunningham, a pusher in the 2010 Winter Olympics for USA-3's four-man and two-man bobsled teams, will compete in eight World Cup events leading up to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
An Army World Class Program Soldier-Athlete, Cunningham was a sprinter in track at Monterey and Boise State before taking up bobsleding five years ago.
Cunningham solidified his spot on the national team after finishing second to USA-1 pilot Steven Holcomb in all four selection races.
Cunningham also was a defensive back/kick returner at Monterey Peninsula College.
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