Who has qualified for Team USA? Full list of athletes for Milan Cortina Olympics (Updated List)

Team USA is officially taking shape for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and fans are already getting a clear preview of what could be one of the strongest U.S. Olympic rosters in years.

Athletes across 16 Olympic winter sports have begun earning their places on the American team through different qualification systems. In some events, spots are secured through international competition results, while other sports rely on selection committees, performance standards, and in certain cases, U.S. Olympic Trials or season-long ranking systems.

As of January 22, a total of 232 athletes have qualified for Team USA for the Milan Cortina Olympics. This list will continue to grow as the season progresses, but the names already confirmed include Olympic champions, world medalists, and exciting young talents ready to shine on the biggest stage.

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Team USA Milan Cortina 2026 Qualifiers

Note: Athletes are listed by sport. Some athletes qualify for multiple events (example: mixed doubles + team in curling).

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🏔️ Alpine Skiing (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Alpine Skiing	Mary Bocock, Keely Cashman, Katie Hensien, AJ Hurt, Breezy Johnson, Paula Moltzan, Nina O’Brien, Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, Jacqueline Wiles, Isabella Wright, Bryce Bennett, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Sam Morse, Kyle Negomir, River Radamus, Ryder Sarchett

Why it matters: Alpine skiing is one of Team USA’s most watched sports, and the inclusion of superstars like Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn instantly boosts medal expectations. The men’s side also has strong speed and technical depth, making the U.S. a threat in multiple disciplines.

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🎯 Biathlon (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Biathlon	Luci Anderson, Margie Freed, Deedra Irwin, Joanne Reid, Sean Doherty, Maxime Germain, Paul Schommer, Campbell Wright

What to watch: Biathlon combines endurance skiing with precision shooting, making it one of the most unpredictable Olympic events. Team USA’s qualified athletes are building strong momentum early.

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🛷 Bobsled (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Bobsled	Azaria Hill, Kaillie Humphries, Jasmine Jones, Kaysha Love, Elana Meyers Taylor, Jadin O’Brien, Frank Del Duca, Caleb Furnell, Kris Horn, Boone Niederhofer, Hunter Powell, Bryan Sosoo, Carsten Vissering, Josh Williamson

Big headline: Names like Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor bring elite experience and leadership. Bobsled is a sport where Team USA consistently competes for podium finishes.

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🎿 Cross-Country Skiing (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Cross-Country Skiing	Rosie Brennan, Jessie Diggins, Lauren Jortberg, Kendall Kramer, Julia Kern, Novie McCabe, Sammy Smith, Hailey Swirbul, John Steel Hagenbuch, Zak Ketterson, Zanden McMullen, Ben Ogden, JC Schoonmaker, Gus Schumacher, Hunter Wonders, Jack Young

Fan favorite: Jessie Diggins remains one of the biggest U.S. medal hopes. Cross-country skiing has also become a sport where American depth is improving every season.

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🥌 Curling (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Curling	Cory Thiesse (mixed doubles, team), Korey Dropkin (mixed doubles), Taylor Anderson-Heide (team), Tabitha Peterson (team), Tara Peterson (team), Aileen Geving (team, alternate), Danny Casper (team), Aidan Oldenburg (team), Ben Richardson (team), Luc Violette (team), Rich Ruohonen (team, alternate)

Quick note: Curling fans love the strategy, drama, and clutch moments. Team USA already has strong representation in mixed doubles and team events.

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⛸️ Figure Skating (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Figure Skating	Amber Glenn, Isabeau Levito, Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov, Andrew Torgashev, Emily Chan, Ellie Kam, Spencer Howe, Danny O’Shea, Christina Carreira, Madison Chock, Emilea Zingas, Evan Bates, Anthony Ponomarenko, Vadym Kolesnik

Medal spotlight: With Ilia Malinin and the experienced ice dance pairing of Madison Chock & Evan Bates, the U.S. has a strong chance to contend across multiple disciplines.

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🎿 Freestyle Skiing (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport

Qualified Athletes

Freestyle Skiing

Kyra Dossa (aerials), Kaila Kuhn (aerials), Tasia Tanner (aerials), Winter Vinecki (aerials), Connor Curran (aerials), Quinn Dehlinger (aerials), Derek Krueger (aerials), Chris Lillis (aerials), Kate Gray (halfpipe), Svea Irving (halfpipe), Riley Jacobs (halfpipe), Abby Winterberger (halfpipe), Alex Ferreira (halfpipe), Nick Goepper (halfpipe), Hunter Hess (halfpipe), Birk Irving (halfpipe), Olivia Giaccio (moguls), Tess Johnson (moguls), Jaelin Kauf (moguls), Liz Lemley (moguls), Charlie Mickel (moguls), Nick Page (moguls), Landon Wendler (moguls), Dylan Walczyk (moguls), Marin Hamill (slopestyle/big air), Rell Harwood (slopestyle/big air), Grace Henderson (slopestyle/big air), Avery Krumme (slopestyle/big air), Mac Forehand (slopestyle/big air), Alex Hall (slopestyle/big air), Troy Podmilsak (slopestyle/big air), Konnor Ralph (slopestyle/big air)

Why freestyle matters: This sport often produces some of the most viral Olympic moments. Expect big air, huge tricks, and intense medal battles.

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🏒 Hockey (Team USA Qualifiers)

Women’s Hockey Team

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Women’s Hockey	Cayla Barnes, Hannah Bilka, Alex Carpenter, Kendall Coyne-Schofield, Britta Curl-Salemme, Joy Dunner, Laila Edwards, Aerin Frankel, Rory Guilday, Caroline Harvey, Taylor Heise, Tessa Janecke, Megan Keller, Hilary Knight, Ava McAvaughton, Abbey Murphy, Kelly Pannek, Gwyneth Philips, Hayley Scamurra, Kirsten Simms, Lee Stecklein, Haley Winn, Grace Zumwinkle

Men’s Hockey Team

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Men’s Hockey	Matt Boldy, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, Brock Faber, Jake Guentzel, Noah Hanifin, Connor Hellebuyck, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Clayton Keller, Jackson LaCombe, Dylan Larkin, Auston Matthews, Charlie McAvoy, J.T. Miller, Brock Nelson, Jake Oettinger, Jake Sanderson, Jaccob Slavin, Jeremy Swayman, Tage Thompson, Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk, Vincent Trocheck, Zach Werenski

Hockey hype: With elite NHL stars on the men’s side and a powerhouse women’s roster led by veterans like Hilary Knight, Team USA is expected to be a major gold medal contender.

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🛷 Luge (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Luge	Summer Britcher, Emily Fischnaller, Ashley Farquharson, Chevonne Forgan, Sophia Kirkby, Matt Greiner, Jonny Gustafson, Zack DiGregorio, Ansel Haugsjaa, Sean Hollander, Marcus Mueller

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⛷️ Nordic Combined (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Nordic Combined	Ben Loomis, Niklas Malacinski

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⛸️ Short Track Speed Skating (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Short Track Speed Skating	Eunice Lee, Julie Letai, Kamryn Lute, Kristen Santos-Griswold, Corinne Stoddard, Clayton DeClemente, Andrew Heo, Brandon Kim

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💀 Skeleton (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Skeleton	Kelly Curtis, Mystique Ro, Dan Barefoot, Austin Florian

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🪂 Ski Jumping (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Ski Jumping	Annika Belshaw, Josie Johnson, Paige Jones, Kevin Bickner, Jason Colby, Tate Frantz

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🏔️ Ski Mountaineering (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Ski Mountaineering	Anna Gibson, Cam Smith

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🏂 Snowboarding (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Snowboarding	Bea Kim, Chloe Kim, Maddie Mastro, Maddy Schaffrick, Alessando Barbieri, Chase Blackwell, Chase Josey, Jake Pates, Lily Dhawornvej, Hahna Norman, Jess Perlmutter, Jake Canter, Sean FitzSimons, Red Gerard, Ollie Martin, Stacy Gaskill, Hanna Percy, Brianna Schnorrbusch, Faye Thelen, Nick Baumgartner, Nathan Pare, Jake Vedder, Cody Winters, Iris Pflum

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⛸️ Speed Skating (Team USA Qualifiers)

Sport	Qualified Athletes
Speed Skating	Giorgia Birkeland, Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson, Mia Manganello, Greta Myers, Sarah Warren, Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman, Conor McDermott-Mostowy, Cooper McLeod, Jordan Stolz, Zach Stoppelmoor

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Final Thoughts: Team USA Is Building a Strong Olympic Roster

Even though qualification is still ongoing, the list of confirmed athletes already shows that Team USA is stacked with world-class talent. From snow sports like alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding to ice events like figure skating, speed skating, and hockey, the U.S. has serious medal chances across the board.

The Milan Cortina Olympics will bring unforgettable moments, and this early roster is only the beginning. As more U.S. athletes qualify, fans can expect this list to expand—and the excitement to grow.