Who Made Team USA’s Olympic Ski Team? The Full Roster Revealed
The snow has settled, and for America’s skiers, the ever-competitive race to earn a ticket to Italy has ended. On Thursday morning, U.S. Ski & Snowboard confirmed the members of Team USA, just ahead of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games start date.
“This is a deep, experienced, and incredibly motivated alpine team that has earned its place on the Olympic stage,” said chief of sport Anouk Patty, in a statement. “From Olympic champions and World Championships medalists to athletes making their Olympic debut, every skier on this roster has proven they can perform under pressure.”
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The Racing Team
The alpine racers include several medal favorites. Superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, of course, appears poised to earn hardware at the Winter Olympics in slalom. But Shiffrin has also shown strength in giant slalom during the World Cup events this winter, with several finishes in the top ten.
Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn could write the final chapter of an unbelievable comeback story. Last season, she returned to ski racing at age 40, finishing the circuit off with a big silver medal in Sun Valley, Idaho. This winter, she’s dispelled any doubts that she can perform on the world stage: of the eight World Cup events she’s competed in, she’s claimed seven podium finishes, including two wins. Other skiers, like Paula Moltzan and Breezy Johnson, demonstrate the depth of the women’s team.
The men are gearing up, too. Ryan Cochran-Siegle claimed a historic second-place finish in December at the Beaver Creek downhill, marking the first American podium in the event since 2014. He's also an Olympic silver medalist. River Radamus has snuck into the top ten at a handful of World Cup giant slaloms preceding the Olympics, and nearly landed on the podium in giant slalom at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.
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
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The Freeski Team
Openings on the freeskiing team, which covers halfpipe, big air, and slopestyle, were hotly contested this year. Just look at the Olympic medalists Colby Stevenson and David Wise, both of whom didn’t earn a spot (qualification, for the most part, was determined based on World Cup results).
In their stead, however, are plenty of standouts.
For instance, the men’s halfpipe team could prove dominant. Hunter Hess, a first-time Olympian, claimed three World Cup podiums to earn his spot on the team. During the 2023-24 season, Alex Ferreira won every single halfpipe competition he entered, an unprecedented feat. Nick Goepper, the former slopestyle star, is hoping to snag his first Olympic medal in a new-to-him discipline.
As always, Eileen Gu, of China, remains the one to beat in the women’s halfpipe event (and the other freeski competitions, for that matter). Svea Irving, who had a strong showing during the 2024-25 season, appears to be Team USA’s best shot.
The other half of the freeski team, the slopestyle & big air skiers, includes Olympians, Olympic medalists, and X Games medalists. Alex Hall is the reigning Olympic slopestyle champion. Marin Hamill placed second behind Gu at the recent slopestyle World Cup in Laax, Switzerland. Troy Podmilsak has a shot at Olympic glory in big air, the event where he’s won an X Games medal and shines the most.
“The athletes who have made this team have risen to the top of their class and performed under immense pressure, preparing them for the situations they will face in Livigno,” said Skogen Sprang, the freeski team’s program director, in a statement. “I am very proud of this group and excited to see what they can accomplish in the next few weeks in Livigno at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.”
Halfpipe
Women
- Kate Gray
- Svea Irving
- Riley Jacobs
- Abby Winterberger
Men
- Alex Ferreira
- Nick Goepper
- Hunter Hess
- Birk Irving
Slopestyle & Big Air
Women
- Marin Hamill
- Rell Harwood
- Grace Henderson
- Avery Krumme
Men
- Mac Forehand
- Alex Hall
- Troy Podmilsak
- Konnor Ralph
Other Disciplines
Cross Country
Women
- Rosie Brennan
- Jessie Diggins
- Lauren Jortberg
- Kendall Kramer
- Julia Kern
- Novie McCabe
- Samantha “Sammy” Smith
- Hailey Swirbul
Men
- John Steel Hagenbuch
- Zak Ketterson
- Zanden McMullen
- Ben Ogden
- James "JC" Schoonmaker
- Gus Schumacher
- Hunter Wonders
- Jack Young
Aerials
Women
- Kyra Dossa
- Kaila Kuhn
- Tasia Tanner
- Winter Vinecki
Men
- Connor Curran
- Quinn Dehlinger
- Derek Krueger
- Chris Lillis
Moguls
Women
- Olivia Giaccio
- Tess Johnson
- Jaelin Kauf
- Elizabeth “Liz” Lemley
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