Team USA Eyes Medal Glory at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The United States is brimming with optimism as the 100-day countdown to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begins. The U.S. plans to send a robust team of 294 athletes, comprising 225 Olympic and 69 Paralympic competitors, although only a small number have qualified so far.

Rocky Harris, the Chief of Sport & Athlete Services at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, acknowledges the considerable work ahead in forming the full team. Despite the challenges, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland echoes a positive outlook, as Team USA prepares for a media extravaganza at the New York City-based Team USA Summit.

With athletes reflecting on past achievements, such as a third-place finish in Beijing 2022, there's a widespread sense of excitement for Milano Cortina. As figure skater Jason Brown puts it, the unity among U.S. athletes is palpable, fostering a vibrant atmosphere in anticipation of the February 6-22 Games.