Shiffrin, Vonn, Kim and Diggins headline USA’s star-packed ski and snowboard team for Milano Cortina 2026

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has officially unveiled its team for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, confirming a powerful and experienced squad that blends legendary champions with rising stars.

The governing body announced the selection of 97 athletes across skiing and snowboarding disciplines on Thursday, January 22, ahead of the full United States Olympic delegation reveal scheduled for January 26. The roster includes an impressive 49 returning Olympians, underlining the depth of experience within the American contingent as it prepares for competition in Italy.

Leading the alpine skiing team is one of the most iconic figures in winter sports history, Mikaela Shiffrin. The two-time Olympic gold medallist will compete at her fourth Olympic Winter Games, already established as the most decorated alpine skier of all time. At 30 years old, Shiffrin remains a central figure for Team USA and will be aiming to add to the gold medals she captured at Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018.

Shiffrin’s presence provides continuity and leadership, particularly for a squad that includes both seasoned competitors and younger athletes experiencing their first Olympic Games. Her consistency, versatility across disciplines, and unmatched World Cup record make her one of the United States’ strongest medal hopes once again.

Another major headline is the return of Lindsey Vonn, who will compete at her fifth Olympic Winter Games. Vonn’s selection marks a remarkable comeback, coming six years after her last Olympic appearance at PyeongChang 2018. The downhill specialist will return to the Olympic stage at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, where she will look to build on her Olympic medal haul of one gold and two bronze medals.

Vonn’s inclusion adds not only star power but also invaluable experience to the team. Few athletes in winter sports history have matched her longevity or impact, and her return has been widely celebrated across the skiing world.

In snowboarding, two-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim has been named to the squad as she pursues a historic third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women’s halfpipe. Kim, already regarded as one of the greatest halfpipe snowboarders ever, is aiming to achieve a rare Olympic three-peat.

Despite suffering a shoulder injury just weeks before the Games, Kim has publicly reassured fans that she expects to be fully fit in time for competition. Her confidence and track record make her one of Team USA’s most anticipated performers heading into Milano Cortina.

While Kim prepares for her third Olympics, notable omissions have also drawn attention. Two-time Olympic slopestyle gold medallist Jamie Anderson has not been selected for the U.S. snowboard team, marking a significant change from previous Olympic cycles.

Cross-country skiing will see an emotional chapter unfold, as Jessie Diggins prepares for what is expected to be her final Olympic appearance. Diggins, the most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history, will compete at her fourth Olympic Winter Games before retiring at the end of the season.

The three-time Olympic medallist enters Milano Cortina in outstanding form, having recently secured her third Tour de Ski title. Her leadership and competitive edge will be central to the U.S. cross-country team, particularly as she closes out a historic career.

Beyond the headline names, the squad features a deep pool of elite talent across freestyle skiing, snowboard disciplines, ski jumping, and Nordic combined. Among those selected are three-time Olympic freestyle skiing medallist Nick Goepper, slopestyle Olympic champion Red Gerard, and double halfpipe Olympic medallist Alex Ferreira.

Their inclusion highlights the United States’ continued strength in action sports disciplines, where American athletes have consistently challenged for medals at the Olympic level.

Below is the complete U.S. Ski & Snowboard roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026:

Alpine Skiing

Women:
Mary Bocock
Keely Cashman
Katie Hensien
AJ Hurt
Breezy Johnson
Paula Moltzan
Nina O’Brien
Mikaela Shiffrin
Lindsey Vonn
Jacqueline Wiles
Isabella Wright

Men:
Bryce Bennett
Ryan Cochran-Siegle
Sam Morse
Kyle Negomir
River Radamus
Ryder Sarchett

Cross-Country Skiing

Women:
Rosie Brennan
Jessie Diggins
Lauren Jortberg
Kendall Kramer
Julia Kern
Novie McCabe
Samantha Smith
Hailey Swirbul

Men:
John Steel Hagenbuch
Zak Ketterson
Zanden McMullen
Ben Ogden
James Schoonmaker
Gus Schumacher
Hunter Wonders
Jack Young

Freestyle Skiing

Halfpipe – Women:
Kate Gray
Svea Irving
Riley Jacobs
Abby Winterberger

Halfpipe – Men:
Alex Ferreira
Nick Goepper
Hunter Hess
Birk Irving

Slopestyle & Big Air – Women:
Marin Hamill
Rell Harwood
Grace Henderson
Avery Krumme

Slopestyle & Big Air – Men:
Mac Forehand
Alex Hall
Troy Podmilsak
Konnor Ralph

Aerials – Women:
Kyra Dossa
Kaila Kuhn
Tasia Tanner
Winter Vinecki

Aerials – Men:
Connor Curran
Quinn Dehlinger
Derek Krueger
Chris Lillis

Moguls – Women:
Olivia Giaccio
Tess Johnson
Jaelin Kauf
Elizabeth Lemley

Moguls – Men:
Charlie Mickel
Nick Page
Dylan Walczyk
Landon Wendler

Nordic Combined

Men:
Ben Loomis
Niklas Malacinski

Ski Jumping

Women:
Annika Belshaw
Josie Johnson
Paige Jones

Men:
Kevin Bickner
Jason Colby
Tate Frantz

Snowboarding

Halfpipe – Women:
Bea Kim
Chloe Kim
Maddie Mastro
Maddy Schaffrick

Halfpipe – Men:
Alessandro Barbieri
Chase Blackwell
Chase Josey
Jake Pates

Parallel Giant Slalom:
Women – Iris Pflum
Men – Cody Winters

Slopestyle – Women:
Lily Dhawornvej
Hahna Norman
Jess Perlmutter

Slopestyle – Men:
Jake Canter
Sean FitzSimons
Red Gerard
Ollie Martin

Snowboard Cross – Women:
Stacy Gaskill
Hanna Percy
Brianna Schnorrbusch
Faye Thelen

Snowboard Cross – Men:
Nick Baumgartner
Nathan Pare
Jake Vedder
Cody Winters

While the athletes have been named by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, final participation in the Olympic Winter Games remains subject to formal confirmation by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. As with all Olympic delegations, National Olympic Committees retain exclusive authority over the official representation of their countries at the Games.

With a blend of Olympic legends, defending champions, and emerging talents, Team USA heads to Milano Cortina 2026 with strong medal ambitions across multiple disciplines. As the Games draw closer, attention will turn to preparations, form, and fitness—but on paper, the United States has assembled one of its most formidable winter sports teams to date.