As the 100-day countdown to Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo begins, the United States is gearing up to send a strong contingent of skiers and snowboarders to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The National Governing Bodies (NGBs) for each sport will play a crucial role in selecting athletes who will represent Team USA.
Freestyle Skiing
In freestyle skiing, up to 32 U.S. athletes could qualify for the Olympic team across all disciplines. Currently, four skiers have already secured their spots: Alex Ferreira (halfpipe), Alex Hall (slopestyle/big air), Jaelin Kauf (moguls), and Quinn Dehlinger (aerials). The freestyle skiing landscape has seen significant changes in recent years, with the introduction of triples in ski and snowboard competitions.
Three-time Olympic medalist Jamie Anderson is set to return to competitive snowboarding after taking time off to focus on her family. With two young daughters, she'll aim to earn enough points at upcoming slopestyle and big air qualification events to compete for a fourth Olympics.
Snowboarding
In snowboarding, Chloe Kim (halfpipe) and Red Gerard (slopestyle/big air) have already secured their spots by ranking among the top Americans in their respective World Snowboard Points Lists. Gerard is treating his early qualification with caution, focusing on training and taking his time to master new tricks.
The U.S. halfpipe women are looking strong, with Kim leading the way, followed closely by other talented skiers. The men's slopestyle discipline is the United States' strongest snowboarding event, with four athletes ranked in the world top 10.
Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Combined, and Ski Jumping
No U.S. alpine skiers, cross country skiers, Nordic combined skiers, or ski jumpers have yet clinched their spot at the Games. However, several names are vying for crucial qualifying points in various events.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest alpine skier of all time, is looking to return to the podium after missing it in Beijing 2022. She'll focus on slalom and giant slalom, events where she won gold at Sochi and Pyeongchang.
The Macuga family is also making waves, with Lauren, Sam, Alli, and elder brother Daniel all hoping to make their Olympic debut together. Their story is one of sibling rivalry turned into a tight-knit team, as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
As the Team USA roster takes shape, fans can expect an exciting ride filled with talented athletes from across various disciplines. The stage is set for another thrilling Winter Olympics event, and the countdown begins now.
Freestyle Skiing
In freestyle skiing, up to 32 U.S. athletes could qualify for the Olympic team across all disciplines. Currently, four skiers have already secured their spots: Alex Ferreira (halfpipe), Alex Hall (slopestyle/big air), Jaelin Kauf (moguls), and Quinn Dehlinger (aerials). The freestyle skiing landscape has seen significant changes in recent years, with the introduction of triples in ski and snowboard competitions.
Three-time Olympic medalist Jamie Anderson is set to return to competitive snowboarding after taking time off to focus on her family. With two young daughters, she'll aim to earn enough points at upcoming slopestyle and big air qualification events to compete for a fourth Olympics.
Snowboarding
In snowboarding, Chloe Kim (halfpipe) and Red Gerard (slopestyle/big air) have already secured their spots by ranking among the top Americans in their respective World Snowboard Points Lists. Gerard is treating his early qualification with caution, focusing on training and taking his time to master new tricks.
The U.S. halfpipe women are looking strong, with Kim leading the way, followed closely by other talented skiers. The men's slopestyle discipline is the United States' strongest snowboarding event, with four athletes ranked in the world top 10.
Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Combined, and Ski Jumping
No U.S. alpine skiers, cross country skiers, Nordic combined skiers, or ski jumpers have yet clinched their spot at the Games. However, several names are vying for crucial qualifying points in various events.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest alpine skier of all time, is looking to return to the podium after missing it in Beijing 2022. She'll focus on slalom and giant slalom, events where she won gold at Sochi and Pyeongchang.
The Macuga family is also making waves, with Lauren, Sam, Alli, and elder brother Daniel all hoping to make their Olympic debut together. Their story is one of sibling rivalry turned into a tight-knit team, as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
As the Team USA roster takes shape, fans can expect an exciting ride filled with talented athletes from across various disciplines. The stage is set for another thrilling Winter Olympics event, and the countdown begins now.
! It's been ages since we saw some of our favorite athletes like Jamie Anderson and Mikaela Shiffrin competing on the biggest stage. I remember watching Jamie's snowboarding vids and thinking she was going to be a total rockstar, and now she's trying again with two little munchkins at home 
. And Mikaela is literally the queen of alpine skiing, it's crazy to think about her winning record! The Macuga family's story is so inspiring, I love how they're all supporting each other and hoping to make their Olympic debut together 
. Can't wait to see who makes the cut for Team USA and which events they'll be competing in 
. Chloe Kim is slaying the halfpipe game and I'm loving how strong those US women are! Mikaela Shiffrin's back and ready to go for that podium spot – she's a legend, you know? 
The Macuga family's got me rooting for them too, sibling rivalry turned into Olympic squad goals 
Can't wait to see the Team USA roster take shape and get this Olympics party started! 
what's that thing called again? *sigh* anyway, back to olympics... I'm soooo excited for snowboarding! 
Jamie Anderson is like a legend and I've seen her vids on youtube and she's literally so talented! 
. And what's with the siblings who are trying out together? that's so adorable! 
I'm getting hyped for the 2026 Winter Olympics 
. That's what it's all about, you know? Family and sports go hand in hand 
. Sibling rivalry turned into teamwork? That's the Olympic spirit right there 
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. With all these new tricks coming out, it's gonna be a wild ride 
. Can't wait to see Alex Ferreira and Chloe Kim go head-to-head in halfpipe 
! This is gonna be one for the books 
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i love that jamie anderson is coming back stronger after her time off, she's an inspiration to many! 
and can't wait to see mikaela shiffrin back on the podium, she's a legend 
also, i'm loving the sibling rivalry turned teamwork vibe from the Macuga family 
, I'm getting so sick of these qualification events 
. And don't even get me started on how many athletes are vying for spots in each discipline 
It's like they're trying to create a whole new language 
. Can't we just stick to the basics, you know, speed, skill, and technique? 
and Mikaela Shiffrin's potential medal chances 
️, but can't we also focus on creating a more streamlined qualification process? 
It feels like they're just throwing a bunch of athletes into the mix and hoping someone will rise to the top 
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And I love the story of the Macuga family all hoping to make their Olympic debut together - sibling rivalry turned into teamwork? 
. She's been a thriee-time Olympic medalist, so expectations are high 
. It's gonna be a wild ride, and I'm here for it 
. Let's get this Olympics party started! 
. And don't even get me started on how many people need to qualify for each sport... 32?! What if someone gets injured or has a bad day and can't compete at their best? 
. And the Macuga family is cute, but do we really need all four siblings competing together? It's gonna be hard for them to shine individually 
. It's gonna be so confusing for fans who just want to watch their favorite athletes in action 
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! I mean, team usa is always a force to be reckoned with, but freestyle skiing is looking super competitive this year. Jamie Anderson's gonna bring the heat on snowboarding 
! I'm also kinda curious to see how the Macuga family does – sibling rivalry turned into Olympic dreams, that's awesome 
. All these top-notch skiers and snowboarders are gunning for that gold medal spot 
i've been following the freestyle skiing athletes esp alex ferreira he's like my idol lol, triple axels are going to be SO lit this year 
cant wait for jamie anderson to come back and maybe she'll bring home that 4th olympic medal 
the macuga fam is so adorbs, siblings competing together, ahh 
You know what this got me thinking? Its all about balance in life... like Jamie Anderson trying to juggle her competitive career and family life 
. Meanwhile, athletes in other sports are putting all their eggs in one basket, trying to secure spots for Team USA 
... life's all about finding that balance, right? 
And can we talk about how awesome the Macuga family story is? It's like they're one big happy snowboarding fam! 