The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has officially unveiled its powerhouse roster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, setting a new record with 232 athletes—the largest Winter Olympic delegation in U.S. history. Comprising 117 men and 115 women, the team surpasses the previous mark of 228 set in PyeongChang 2018 and blends battle-tested veterans with rising stars poised to chase gold across the Italian Alps and beyond.
Announced on January 26, 2026, the squad features 98 returning Olympians, including seven making their fifth Olympic appearance: alpine skiing legends Lindsey Vonn (staging a remarkable comeback) and multi-medal threats, bobsled powerhouses Kaillie Humphries (three-time gold medalist) and Elana Meyers Taylor (five Olympic medals), ice hockey icon Hilary Knight (heading to her fifth Games), figure skater Evan Bates, and snowboarders Nick Baumgartner and Faye Thelen (formerly Faye Gulini).
The roster boasts 33 Olympic medalists, among them 18 gold medal winners who have collectively claimed 22 golds. Standouts include:
Alpine skiing stars Mikaela Shiffrin (two golds, one silver) and Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Olympic silver medalist).
Snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim (two golds).
Bobsled veteran Elana Meyers Taylor leading with five medals.
Cross-country skiing standout Jessie Diggins.
Freeski medalists like Nick Goepper (multiple medals) and Alex Hall.
In ice hockey, Team USA arrives stacked: The men’s squad features NHL superstars such as Auston Matthews, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk, Jack Eichel, Jake Guentzel, Kyle Connor, and goalies Jeremy Swayman, Jake Oettinger, and Connor Hellebuyck. The women’s team is led by veterans like Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, and Lee Stecklein.
Figure skating highlights include phenom Ilia Malinin (known as the “Quad God”), Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito. Speed skating brings back gold medalist Erin Jackson (also named flag bearer in past Games) alongside Brittany Bowe.
The team spans ages from 15-year-old freeskier Abby Winterberger (the youngest) to 54-year-old curler Rich Ruohonen (the oldest), with athletes hailing from 32 states plus Washington, D.C.—led by Colorado (30), Minnesota (24), and California (19).
With the Opening Ceremony set for February 6, 2026 (competition begins February 4), and events running through February 22, Team USA enters as a formidable medal contender, aiming to challenge traditional powerhouses like Norway while showcasing depth in alpine, snowboarding, hockey, and beyond.
The full searchable roster—by name, sport, hometown, or medals—is available on the official Team USA website. As the torch lights up Milano Cortina, expect fireworks on snow, ice, and sliders alike. Team USA is locked, loaded, and ready to roar! 🇺🇸❄️🏅
