Alaska Athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Alaska has a small population but an outsized presence in winter sports. From Nordic ski trails in Anchorage and Fairbanks to youth hockey rinks, a select group of athletes with deep Alaska roots will represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Alaska's Olympic Strengths
- Cross-country skiing and endurance sports
- Cold-weather development and long training seasons
- Close-knit athletic communities and regional programs
Alaska-Connected Team USA Athletes (2026)
Ice Hockey
- Jeremy Swayman — Anchorage-born NHL goaltender, Boston Bruins, Team USA
Slopestyle Skiing
- Alex Hall — Fairbanks-born freestyle skier, Team USA
Cross-Country Skiing
- Gus Schumacher — Anchorage-born Olympian
- Kendall Kramer — Fairbanks native, NCAA champion
- Novie McCabe — APU-affiliated Olympian
- Hunter Wonders — Anchorage-born skier
- Hailey Swirbul — APU Nordic athlete, 2022 Olympian
- Rosie Brennan — Alaska-Connected Olympic Skier
- Zanden McMullen — Anchorage-Born Olympic Ski Prospect
- Kikkan Randall — Alaska Olympic Champion & Announcer
Para Alpine Skiing
- Andrew Kurka — Anchorage-born Paralympic alpine skier, gold medalist
When to Watch
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics run from February 6–22, 2026. Cross-country skiing events are scheduled throughout the Games, while men's ice hockey begins mid-Olympics and concludes during the final weekend.