Meet the Team USA athletes to watch at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

With the 2026 Winter Olympics set across Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Team USA is preparing to showcase both veteran talent and emerging stars. From snowboarding to speed skating, American athletes are ready to compete at the highest level.

Olympic legends like Mikaela Shiffrin, Chloe Kim, and Lindsey Vonn are aiming for podium finishes, while newcomers such as Ilia Malinin and Jordan Stolz are poised to make history. The U.S. figure skating and hockey teams also promise strong showings with familiar and fresh faces.

Expect high drama as athletes like Erin Jackson, Jessie Diggins, and Kaillie Humphries chase more gold. With team leaders Hilary Knight and Auston Matthews, and breakout hopefuls like Laila Edwards, Team USA is aiming for a dominant winter in Italy.