U.S. announces 232-athlete roster for Milan-Cortina Olympics, led by returning stars
The U.S. unveiled a 232-athlete team for the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring a mix of veterans and newcomers. Seven Americans are headed to their fifth Games, including Lindsey Vonn and several longtime medal contenders, as competition begins in early February.
A large, veteran-heavy U.S. team for Italy
The United States on Monday released its 232-athlete roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, assembling a team that blends experienced medal winners with young athletes debuting on the sport’s biggest stage. The size of the roster and the number of returning Olympians signal a major push for podium results across alpine venues and ice arenas.
The roster includes seven athletes who will be competing in their fifth Olympics, a rare level of longevity at the Winter Games. Lindsey Vonn is among the most prominent names, joining other veteran competitors across bobsled, hockey, figure skating and snowboarding.
Medal experience and age range stand out
Team leaders include returning medalists such as Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries, while other headline athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim bring multiple Olympic titles to the roster. The squad spans a wide age range, from a teenage freeskier to a 54-year-old curler, underscoring how different disciplines reward different career timelines.
Key dates and logistics
The opening ceremony is scheduled for February 6, 2026, in Milan, with some events beginning February 4. Organizers have described the Games as geographically dispersed, requiring teams to move across multiple venues in the Milan-Cortina region and surrounding mountain locations as competition unfolds.
With the roster set, attention now shifts to final training blocks, injury management, and event-by-event selections as U.S. federations position athletes for medal runs in February.