Carlos Gomez Aims for Olympic Cycling After MLB Career

Former MLB All-Star outfielder Carlos Gomez is training to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in cycling, representing the Dominican Republic.

Carlos Gomez, a former MLB outfielder, is attempting to qualify for the 2024 Olympic track cycling team.
Gomez needs to win a race in May to qualify for the 500-meter race, aiming to become the second Dominican cyclist in Olympic history.
The 38-year-old has been consuming 7,000 calories daily to counteract weight loss from intense training.
Gomez's powerful lower body and speed are seen as key advantages in his cycling qualification efforts.
After retiring from baseball in 2020, Gomez also explored MMA before focusing on cycling.