The Winter Olympics are one year away. Here are some Americans who will take center stage.
The U.S. brings top talent to Milan Cortina 2026, featuring returning gold medalists and rising stars at the most picturesque Winter Olympics yet.
The Milan Cortina Olympics, now one year away, will be among the most picturesque Winter Games, billed as the most widespread ever across Northern Italy.
Competition will be scattered in clusters from Milan to Cortina d’Ampezzo, which are separated by 160 miles.
There will be a record 116 medal events over 16 days sandwiched between the opening ceremony at Milan’s famed San Siro Stadium and the closing ceremony at the historic Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater.
The U.S., which finished in the top five in total medals at the last six Winter Olympics, is loaded with stars, both in returning gold medalists and athletes who broke through since the last Winter Games, in 2022.
Here’s a look at some of the biggest names to watch out for.
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