Top Team USA Olympians to Watch at 2026 Winter Games
With the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics approaching, attention is drawn to the standout athletes competing for Team USA. From February 6 to February 22, around 2,900 athletes from across the globe will participate in 116 events. Team USA boasts a rich history in the Winter Games, with 330 total medals won through the Beijing 2022 Olympics, ranking second worldwide behind Norway.
Team USA Olympians to Watch at the 2026 Winter Games
This year, approximately 230 athletes will represent Team USA. Here are some prominent figures to keep an eye on:
Alex Ferreira
- Age: 31
- Sport: Freestyle skiing (Men’s Ski Halfpipe)
- Olympic Experience: Third appearance, medalist at PyeongChang (silver) and Beijing (bronze)
- Achievements: Swept five world cups during the 2023-2024 season
Alex Hall
- Age: 27
- Sport: Freestyle skiing
- Olympic Experience: Third appearance, gold medalist in slopestyle at Beijing
- Background: Grew up in Europe; multilingual athlete
Alysa Liu
- Age: 20
- Sport: Figure skating
- Olympic Experience: Second appearance; youngest U.S. national champion at age 13
- Achievements: 2025 women’s singles world champion
Amber Glenn
- Age: 26
- Sport: Figure skating
- Olympic Experience: First appearance
- Achievements: Recently won third consecutive U.S. title
Brittany Bowe
- Age: 37
- Sport: Speed skating
- Olympic Experience: Fourth appearance; two-time Olympic bronze medalist
Caroline Harvey
- Age: 23
- Sport: Ice hockey
- Olympic Experience: Second appearance; contributed to silver medal win at Beijing
Corinne Stoddard
- Age: 24
- Sport: Speed skating
- Olympic Experience: Second appearance; broke her nose at Beijing
Deedra Irwin
- Age: 33
- Sport: Biathlon
- Olympic Experience: Second appearance; previously finished seventh at Beijing
Erin Jackson
- Age: 33
- Sport: Speed skating
- Olympic Experience: Third appearance; made history as the first Black woman to win gold in an individual event
Hilary Knight
- Age: 36
- Sport: Ice hockey
- Olympic Experience: Fifth appearance; has won one gold and three silver medals
Ilia Malinin
- Age: 21
- Sport: Figure skating
- Olympic Experience: First appearance; known as the “Quad God”
Jaelin Kauf
- Age: 29
- Sport: Freestyle skiing (Moguls)
- Olympic Experience: Third appearance, marks the debut of dual moguls at the Olympics
Jordan Stolz
- Age: 21
- Sport: Speed skating
- Olympic Experience: Second appearance; world champion in multiple distances
Kendall Coyne Schofield
- Age: 33
- Sport: Ice hockey
- Olympic Experience: Fourth appearance; gold and two silvers
Conclusion
The anticipation for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics builds as these exceptional athletes prepare to showcase their talents. Team USA is set to make an impact on the world stage, aiming for glory in a multitude of events. Fans should watch closely as these Olympians strive for success in February.
