Gus Schumacher delivered to the already standout weekend for the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team with a second-place finish in the World Cup classic sprint in Goms, Switzerland, marking his second World Cup podium in just 48 hours. The result follows the team sprint a day earlier, when Schumacher and Ben Ogden teamed up to take third place, underscoring the momentum building within the U.S. squad just 14 days out from the Olympic Winter Games.

Sunday’s podium was another milestone result for Schumacher, earning his first-ever World Cup podium in the classic technique, his first individual sprint podium and his second podium of the weekend. From the get-go, Schumacher had one thing on his mind: the final. Through the rounds, Schumacher advanced confidently on the extremely long and tiring Goms course and put himself in a perfect position for his fifth career World Cup podium. Schumacher finished 2.64 seconds behind Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, who claimed victory, while Sweden’s Edvin Anger rounded out the podium in third.

The depth of the U.S. team was on full display in Goms, and the result was promising, with seven athletes in the top 30 and four in the top 10. And the classic sprint will be contested at the Olympic Winter Games. 

"I am psyched, I'm really proud of adapting to a bit of a different sprint course and recognizing where my strengths were, which I think a lot of it was just not getting as tired as some other people on the hill," said Schumacher. "I had really good kick, and that helped me just stride well. Historically, my sprint finishes haven't been amazing, but today I had enough speed on the backstretch... plus the full finish lane was a good like 30 seconds, so I relied on that a little bit and then just stayed up near the front and made good tactical moves."

For the men, through the qualifications, it was Ogden, JC Schoonmaker, Zak Ketterson, Zach Jayne and Schumacher advancing through to the classic sprint heats. Into the heats, Ogden, Schumacher and Schoonmaker punched their tickets to the semifinals. Into the semis, Ogden and Schoonmaker were off the line first, with Ogden advancing through to the final by being the first lucky loser. Schoonmaker was fifth and did not advance. Into the final, it was Schumacher and Ogden back together, but this time, for individual results. Off the start line, they both held their ground behind Klaebo. On the longest climb, Klaebo kicked it into another gear, putting seconds on the rest of the field, yet Schumacher and Sweden's Anger battled it out for second and third. Across the line, Schumacher was on top. Schoonmaker finished 10th, marking his best result of the season and Jayne recorded a career milestone, finishing 27th to earn his first-ever top-30 World Cup result. Schumacher's result now places him seventh in the overall World Cup standings. 

"It was a really big day for the team, and fun to be a part of days like this. On the whole, all of us are feeling pretty good about how today went," said Ogden. "It's pretty thrilling to be a part of this group. We all can learn so much from each other, and every day could be a huge opportunity for anyone on the team. It's fun!"

For the women, Jessie Diggins continued her consistent form with a seventh-place result. Julia Kern placed 15th and Sammy Smith crossed the line in 23rd. Sweden’s Linn Svahn completed a strong resurgence on the World Cup circuit, taking home the win. Germany’s Laura Gimmler continued her World-Cup-podium-weekend by securing her second podium, while Switzerland’s Nadine Faehndrich was third in front of a home-country crowd. Diggins continues her lead in the overall World Cup standings after the sprint race. 

Sunday, the athletes are back at it for the 20k classic. 

RESULTS
Men
Women

"Doing it with Gus, my boy from day one, was pretty fun," Ben Ogden. 

In the first of three races in Goms, Switzerland, Stifel U.S. Ski Team's Gus Schumacher and Ben Ogden teamed up in the team sprint and ultimately brought home the first U.S. men’s team sprint World Cup podium, with a third-place result. Julia Kern and Sammy Smith were fifth, JC Schoonmaker and Zanden McMullen 11th and Lauren Jortberg and Kendall Kramer 15th. 

A day after the U.S. Cross Country Olympic Team was named, it was all hands on deck for the athletes as they entered their final weekend of racing before the Olympic Winter Games kick off Feb. 7. In the team sprint format, athletes were paired into teams of two. To qualify for the heats, both team members had to be in the top 30. All American athletes achieved that. The teams, which consisted of two men’s teams and two women’s teams, were led by Team USA 1: Schumacher/Ogden and Kern/Smith and then Team USA 2: McMullen/Schoonmaker and Kramer/Jortberg. 

In the heats, leg one races the sprint course, then physically tags their teammate for their turn to take a lap. The team skis six laps total of the hilly, high-elevation course. Whoever crossed the finish line first was crowned the winner. 

In the qualifications, Ogden and Schumacher qualified third, setting them up nicely for the heats. Ogden was the “scramble” leg, going off the line first. Throughout the race, Ogden and Schumacher were safe in the top five, holding their strong position each time around the course. Norway was at the front the entirety, with Einar Hedegart and Harald Oestberg Amundsen setting a blistering pace. However, Italy and the USA held their own, trading back and forth for the podium spot. On the final lap, it was all gas. Ogden tagged off to Schumacher for the final leg, and Schumacher battled with Italy’s Federico Pellegrino for second. Ultimately crossing the line in third, it was still a celebration, as the U.S. brought home its first-ever World Cup men’s team sprint podium. Norway was crowned the victor, with Italy in second place. 

"It was really fun. This has been a long time coming," said Schumacher. "We felt like we were strong in this event for a long time, and I think that's true. It was great to have a result that backs that up. Nothing went wrong, we skied well, and it felt good to be a strong part of that, especially securing the position in the last lap. Doing it with Ben was sweet. To come to the finish line... Second slipped through my fingers and I kind of knew that was coming, but he was psyched and it was really fun to share that with him, and always fun to share a big result with a teammate." 

"Crazy that today is the first team sprint podium for the men," said Ogden. "(Sport Director Chris) Grover thought it might be at the finish line and I couldn't believe it at first. But it's honestly a really thrilling statistic and I am super proud to be a part of the first ever. Doing it with Gus, my boy from day one, was pretty fun... A dream come true, really. Super fired up."

For the women, Kern and Smith put together a strong race and finished fifth, gaining valuable team sprint experience going into the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, as this race will be featured on the Olympic schedule. Germany took home the win, with Norway in second and third. 

Sunday, the athletes will be back on the start line for the classic sprint. Qualifications kick off at 4:00 a.m. ET and heats at 6:30 a.m. ET. Watch live on skiandsnowboard.live. 

RESULTS
Men 
Women

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 97 athletes to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 6-22, 2026. The athletes were selected to Team USA based on pre-determined Olympic Winter Games selection criteria by U.S. Ski & Snowboard and will be officially announced to Team USA on Jan. 26, 2026. 

The Milano Cortina Games will take place across Italy, becoming the most geographically widespread Games in history. Athletes will compete across 25 venues in four main clusters: Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina and Val di Fiemme, with 116 medal events on the schedule. For ski and snowboard events, Bormio will host men’s alpine, Cortina will host women’s alpine, cross country, ski jumping and nordic combined will all take place in Val di Fiemme and freestyle, freeski and snowboard will be in Livigno. 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard will send 97 athletes to the Olympic Winter Games, including 73 athletes from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and 24 athletes from the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. At the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games, U.S. Ski & Snowboard accounted for more than 40% of Team USA's delegation and brought home 15 of the 25 total Olympic medals won. Of the 97 U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes represented, 48 are first-time Olympians. 

Several athletes headed to Milano Cortina are entering the Games as multiple-time medalists and Olympians. The alpine team is led by two-time Olympic champion, three-time Olympic medalist and most decorated alpine skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic champion, three-time Olympic medalist and winningest speed skier in history Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, an Olympic silver medalist. Jessie Diggins, an Olympic champion and three-time Olympic medalist in cross country, will compete at her fourth and final Games. Freestyle moguls is led by Olympic silver medalist Jaelin Kauf, while Chris Lillis, who won an Olympic gold medal in 2022, returns for the aerials team. Olympic champion Alex Hall, two-time Olympic medalist Alex Ferreira and three-time Olympic medalist Nick Goepper, who is headed to his fourth Games, are leading the way to Italy for freeski. On the snowboard side, Chloe Kim, a two-time Olympic champion and the youngest Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding history, returns, alongside Olympic champions Red Gerard and Nick Baumgartner. Baumgartner is entering his fifth Olympic Winter Games.

“The athletes we are sending to the Games represent a large portion of Team USA and I am confident about the impact they will make in Italy,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “More than the results, our athletes are also bringing some of the most captivating story lines to Milano Cortina, and we are so excited to see the impact they will have while representing their country in February.”

“We are excited to announce the 97 athletes that will represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games in just two weeks,” said Anouk Patty, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport. “Throughout this season, we’ve seen quite remarkable results from our athletes across all 10 of our sports and I know this is one of the strongest teams we have sent to the Games. I am excited to cheer for them on the biggest stage in sports.” 

The full Olympic schedule can be found HERE. How to watch the Games via NBC-owned channels in the United States can be found HERE.  

OLYMPIC ROSTERS

2026 U.S. Olympic Alpine Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Women

• *Mary Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; Dartmouth College; 10/7/2003)
• Keely Cashman (Strawberry, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Montana State University; 4/4/1999; 2022)
• Katie Hensien (Redmond, WA; Rowmark Ski Academy; University of Denver; 12/1/1999; 2022)
• AJ Hurt (Carnelian Bay, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 12/5/2000; 2022)
• Breezy Johnson (Victor, ID; Rowmark Ski Academy; 1/19/1996; 2018, 2022)
• Paula Moltzan (Prior Lake, MN; Buck Hill Ski Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Vermont; 4/7/1994; 2022)
• Nina O’Brien (Denver, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 11/29/1997; 2022)
• Mikaela Shiffrin (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/13/1995; 2014, 2018, 2022)
• Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Buck Hill Ski Team; 10/18/1984; 2002, 2006, 2010, 2018)
• Jacqueline Wiles (Aurora, OR; White Pass Ski Club; 7/13/1992; 2014, 2018, 2022)
• Isabella Wright (Salt Lake City, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; 2/10/1997; 2022)

Men

• Bryce Bennett (Tahoe City, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/14/1992; 2018, 2022)
• Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Starksboro, VT; Cochran’s/Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club; 3/27/1992; 2018, 2022)
• *Sam Morse (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Dartmouth College; 5/27/1996)
• *Kyle Negomir (Littleton, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 10/3/1998)
• River Radamus (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2/12/1998; 2022)
• *Ryder Sarchett (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of Colorado Boulder; 7/28/2003)

2026 U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Women

• Rosie Brennan (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; Dartmouth College; 12/2/1988; 2018, 2022)
• Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN; Stratton Mountain School; 8/26/1991; 2014, 2018, 2022)
• *Lauren Jortberg (Boulder, CO; Mansfield Nordic Pro Team; Centre National d’entraînement Pierre-Harvey Team; Dartmouth College; 9/28/1997)
• Julia Kern (Waltham, MA; Stratton Mountain School; Dartmouth College; 9/12/1997; 2022)
• *Kendall Kramer (Fairbanks, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Fairbanks; 6/26/2002)
• Novie McCabe (Winthrop, WA; Alaska Pacific University; University of Utah; 12/15/2001; 2022)
• *Samantha “Sammy” Smith (Boise, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Stanford University; 9/22/2005)
• Hailey Swirbul (El Jebel, CO; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Anchorage; 7/10/1998; 2022)

Men

• *John Steel Hagenbuch (Ketchum, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Dartmouth College; 10/1/2001)
• *Zak Ketterson (Minneapolis, MN; Team Birkie; Northern Michigan University; 4/2/1997)
• *Zanden McMullen (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; 5/31/2001)
• Ben Ogden (Burlington, VT; Stratton Mountain School; University of Vermont; 2/13/2000; 2022)
• James "JC" Schoonmaker (Lake Tahoe, CA; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Anchorage; 8/12/2000; 2022)
• Gus Schumacher (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Anchorage; 7/25/2000; 2022)
• *Hunter Wonders (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; 8/7/1998)
• *Jack Young (Jay, VT; Green Racing Project; Colby College; 12/17/2002)

2026 U.S. Olympic Freeski Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Halfpipe
Women

• *Kate Gray (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Mountain Freeski Team; 6/29/2006)
• *Svea Irving (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; University of Colorado Boulder; 2/27/2002)
• *Riley Jacobs (Oak Creek, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Colorado Denver; 8/14/2003)
• *Abby Winterberger (Truckee, CA; Olympic Valley Freestyle Freeride Team; 5/1/2010)

Men

• Alex Ferreira (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 8/14/1994; 2018, 2022)
• Nick Goepper (Lawrenceburg, IN; Cork Tech Freeski; 3/14/1994; 2014, 2018, 2022)
• *Hunter Hess (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; Salt Lake Community College; 10/1/1998)
• Birk Irving (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; 7/26/1999; 2022)

Slopestyle & Big Air
Women

• Marin Hamill (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 4/5/2001; 2022)
• *Rell Harwood (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 6/1/2001)
• *Grace Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; University of Utah; 4/28/2001)
• *Avery Krumme (Squamish, British Columbia; BC Freestyle Team; 8/23/2008)

Men

• Mac Forehand (Winhall, VT; Stratton Mountain School; 8/4/2001; 2022)
• Alex Hall (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 9/21/1998; 2018, 2022)
• *Troy Podmilsak (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 8/23/2004)
• *Konnor Ralph (Helena, MT; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Salt Lake Community College; 1/27/2003)

2026 U.S. Olympic Freestyle Ski Team, Moguls & Aerials
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Aerials
Women

• *Kyra Dossa (Cleveland, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 1/24/2004)
• Kaila Kuhn (Boyne City, MI; University of Utah; 4/8/2003; 2022)
• *Tasia Tanner (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard/Fly Freestyle; University of Utah; 7/26/2002)
• Winter Vinecki (Gaylord, MI; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah/St. Mary’s University School of Law; 12/18/1998; 2022)

Men

• *Connor Curran (Cincinnati, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard/Elite Aerial Development Program; Utah Valley University; 9/23/2004)
• *Quinn Dehlinger (Cincinnati, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program; Salt Lake Community College; 6/8/2002)
• *Derek Krueger (Cleveland, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program; University of Utah; 6/2/2003)
• Chris Lillis (Rochester, NY; Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team; University of Utah; 10/4/1998; 2022)

Moguls
Women

• Olivia Giaccio (Redding, CT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Columbia University; 8/15/2000; 2022)
• Tess Johnson (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Harvard Extension School; 6/19/2000; 2018)
• Jaelin Kauf (Alta, WY; Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation/Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 9/26/1996; Olympic Teams: 2018, 2022)
• *Elizabeth “Liz” Lemley (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Oberlin College; 1/22/2006) 

Men

• *Charlie Mickel (Durango, CO; Wasatch Freestyle/Durango Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 7/6/2004)
• Nick Page (Park City, UT; Wasatch Freestyle; 8/1/2002; 2022)
• Dylan Walczyk (Rochester, NY; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/25/1993; 2022)
• *Landon Wendler (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Los Angeles Film School; 10/12/2000)

2026 U.S. Olympic Nordic Combined Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Men

• Ben Loomis (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; DeVry University; 6/9/1998; 2018, 2022)
• *Niklas Malacinski (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Colorado Mountain College; 12/7/2003)

2026 U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Women

• *Annika Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 6/13/2002)
• *Josie Johnson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/3/2006)
• *Paige Jones (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of North Dakota; 8/30/2002)

Men

• Kevin Bickner (Wauconda, IL; Norge Ski Club; 9/23/1996; 2018, 2022)
• *Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/30/2006)
• *Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 3/28/2005)

2026 U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team 
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate; Past Olympic Teams)

Halfpipe
Women

• *Bea Kim (Palos Verdes, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; 1/25/2007)
• Chloe Kim (Torrance, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; 4/23/2000; 2018, 2022)
• Maddie Mastro (Wrightwood, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; 2/22/2000; 2018, 2022)
• *Maddy Schaffrick (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 4/29/1994)

Men

• *Alessandro Barbieri (Portland, OR; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; 10/5/2008)
• *Chase Blackwell (Longmont, CO; Summer Action Sports Club; 2/27/1999)
• Chase Josey (Hailey, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 3/31/1995; 2018, 2022)
• Jake Pates (Eagle, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 7/30/1998; 2018)

Parallel Giant Slalom
Women

• *Iris Pflum (Minneapolis, MN; G Team; 7/13/2003)

Men

• Cody Winters (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 4/20/2000; 2022)

Slopestyle
Women

• *Lily Dhawornvej (Frisco, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 8/14/2009)
• *Hahna Norman (Truckee, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/26/2004)
• *Jess Perlmutter (Millburn, NJ; Killington Mountain School; 12/2/2009)

Men

• *Jake Canter (Evergreen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 7/19/2003)
• Sean FitzSimons (Hood River, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; 9/22/2000; 2022)
• Red Gerard (Silverthorne, CO; 6/29/2000; 2018, 2022)
• *Ollie Martin (Wolcott, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/15/2008)

Snowboard Cross
Women

• Stacy Gaskill (Golden, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; University of Colorado Boulder; 5/21/2000; 2022)
• *Hanna Percy (Truckee, CA; Gould Academy Competition Program; 7/7/2007)
• *Brianna Schnorrbusch (Monroe Township, NJ; Gould Academy; University of Utah; 1/30/2006)
• Faye Thelen (Salt Lake City, UT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Westminster College; 3/24/1992; 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)

Men

• Nick Baumgartner (Iron River, MI; 12/17/1981; 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
• *Nathan Pare (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy; 2/1/2005)
• Jake Vedder (Pinckney, MI; International Snowboard Training Center; 4/16/1998; 2022)
• Cody Winters (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 4/20/2000; 2022)

*Denotes first-time Olympian 

QUOTE APPENDIX

Anouk Patty, Chief of Sport (Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Program Lead) 
“This is a deep, experienced and incredibly motivated alpine team that has earned its place on the Olympic stage. 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. Milano Cortina presents a unique challenge and we believe this entire team has the talent and confidence to compete for medals across all disciplines. Let’s go Team USA!”

Chris Grover, Program Director - Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
“I’m very excited to see what this team can do in Val di Fiemme. Our season started slowly, but we’ve built some important momentum in the last few weeks. We have some athletes who are at the pinnacle of their craft, winning World Cups and showing everyone what is possible for USA cross country. We’ll be medal threats in some key Olympic events, and we’ve assembled the biggest and most experienced support staff in history to support these athletes. Our service team has pushed hard into new areas of ski service, including a homegrown grinding program, and we’ll be ready to compete for medals in February. Please join us in celebrating these amazing athletes!” 

Matt Gnoza, Program Director - Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
“We have the best freestyle team in the world, and we are bringing an exceptionally talented group of athletes to the Olympics. Each athlete on this team has different strengths, and I know that they make each other better every day. Between the Olympic veterans and athletes going to the Games for the first time, every athlete has the capability to do great things in February.” 

Skogen Sprang, Program Director - Stifel U.S. Freeski Team
“This freeski team has been forged through a long summer of intense training on snow, on airbags and in the gym. Great camaraderie throughout has supported all the athletes in performing their best and competing against each other during a grueling qualification period. 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. This staff is world class and ready to support this team with whatever it takes, enjoying the process and the challenges that come with it. 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.”

Anders Johnson, Program Director - Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined Team
“This is an extraordinary group of athletes. Every spot on this team reflects years of hard work and sacrifice and being named to Team USA honors their goal of representing the United States on the Olympic stage. They show up every day ready to work, challenge one another, and continue raising the standard. That mindset is exactly what it takes at the Olympic level, and this team is ready. I’m incredibly excited to see what they’re capable of in Val di Fiemme. The potential of this group is limitless. We’re proud to share this milestone with everyone who has supported these athletes on their journey to Milano Cortina.” 

Rick Bower, Program Director - Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team  
“Representing our country at the Olympic Games is the highest honor and this roster reflects the talent and commitment we believe will succeed on the world’s biggest stage. In many ways, making this team is even harder than the Olympics themselves. The depth of our field is incredible and selection truly came down to the wire. These athletes pushed each other all season and every spot was earned. From seasoned veterans making their fifth Olympic team all the way to our youngest athlete at 16-years-old, the talent on this team is immense and we’re thrilled to head into the Games with this snowboard squad. Very excited to see what they’re able to accomplish for Team USA!”

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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit usskiandsnowboard.org.

The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team has officially announced the 12 athletes who will represent the U.S. at the U18 Scandinavian SuperTrip in Trondheim, Norway and Ulricehamn, Sweden, between Jan. 25 and Feb. 8. The athletes named to the team qualified based on the U18 Trip criteria. The event will feature three races in Trondheim and three races in Ulricehamn. Full details HERE.  

“Our U18 Scandinavian SuperTrip Team reflects the depth and momentum of U.S. cross country skiing at the development level, with athletes who are already gaining meaningful international racing experience and learning how to compete with confidence and professionalism,” said Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team development coach. “I feel honored this season to once again lead our committed, hardworking staff whose collective knowledge and expertise elevate every aspect of this trip for our athletes. Experiences like these will be key in intentionally shaping the future of our sport—including, for some members of this team, a long-term pathway that may one day extend to the Olympic stage.”

U18 Scandinavian SuperTrip Team
(Name, hometown, club, birth year)

Women

• Georgia Bishop (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 2010)
• Brooke Greenberg (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 2009)
• Tula Higman (Bozeman, MT; Bridger Ski Foundation; 2009)
• Miya Kam-Magruder (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Winter Stars; 2009)
• Linnea Ousdigian (Minneapolis, MN; Loppet Nordic Racing; 2009)
• Aili Scott (Truckee, CA Tahoe Endurance; 2008)

Men

• Gabe Black (Palmer, AK; Mat-Su Nordic; 2008)
• Odin Berryman (Missoula, MT; Missoula Ice Badgers ;2008)
• Ian Carmack (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard Club; 2008)
• Matthew McIntosh (Ripton, VT; Green Mountain Valley School; 2008)
• Sam Madsen (Bozeman, MT; Bridger Ski Foundation; 2008)
• Tristan Thrasher (Steamboat Springs, CO; Team SoHo; 2008)

Staff

• Greta Anderson; Stifel U.S.Ski Team

• Bryan Fish; Stifel U.S. Ski Team

• Gabe Norby; Heber City, UT; Team Soldier Hollow

• Jon Filardo; Victor, ID; Jackson Hole Ski Club

• Brandon Herhusky; Richmond, VT; Green Mountain Valley School

• Nick Brown; Carbondale, CO; Craftsbury Green Racing Project

• Ellen McCarthy; Hopkins, MN; Minneapolis Ski Club

• Aubrey LeClair; Bozeman, MT; Bridger Ski Foundation

• Erin Downey-Filardo; Victor, ID; (Physical Therapy)

• Dr. Jasmine Wiley; Schwano, WI; (Medical, telehealth)

The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is sending 12 athletes to Lillehammer, Norway, for the 2026 Junior World Championships and 11 athletes to the U23 (Under-23) World Championships, March 2-8, 2026. The schedule will feature a skate sprint, 20k skate mass start, 10k classic interval start and 4x5k relay. Athletes named to the team qualified based on predetermined selection criteria. The full race schedule can be found on FIS. This trip is supported by the National Nordic Foundation (NNF). 

“I am incredibly proud to announce our 2026 World Junior and U23 World Championship Team,” said Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team development coach. “This group represents one of the deepest and most experienced international development teams we have assembled in recent years, and reflects the steady progress of our athlete pathway at the international level. Many of these athletes have already competed internationally, navigated championship environments and demonstrated the professionalism required to perform on the world stage and it positions us well as we continue to build toward long-term success for U.S. cross country skiing. I am proud of this team and confident in the way they represent our program, our country, and the future of U.S. skiing.”

Junior World Ski Championships Team
Women

• Neve Gerard (Bend, OR; University of Utah; 2006)
• Britta Johnson (Lake Tahoe, CA; Tahoe Endurance; 2007)
• Maeve Ingelfinger (Glacier, MT; Dartmouth College; 2006)
• Lena Poduska (Jackson Hole, WY; University of Vermont; 2007)
• Ally Wheeler (Casper, WY; University of Utah; 2007)

 Men

• Grey Barbier (Steamboat Springs, CO; Montana State University; 2006)
• Micah Bruner South (Londonbury, VT; Dartmouth College; 2006)
• Vebjorn Flagstad (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Winter Stars; 2007)
• Tabor Greenberg (Burlington, VT; University of Vermont; 2006)
• Murphy Kimball (Anchorage, AK; University of Alaska; 2006)
• Jack Leveque (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Winter Stars; 2009)
• James Underwood (Woodstock, VT; Colby College; 2006)

Under-23 World Championships Team
(name, club/college, birth year)

Women

• Haley Brewster (Vail, CO; Stifel U.S. Ski Team, University of Vermont; 2003)
• Nina Schamberger (Leadville, CO; University of Colorado Boulder; 2005)
• Samantha Smith (Boise, ID; Stifel U.S. Ski Team, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 2005)
• Ava Thurston (Mansfield, MA; Dartmouth College; 2004)
• Evelyn Walton (Boston, MA; Dartmouth College; 2004)

Men

• Finegan Bailey (Stratton, VT; University of Vermont; 2005)
• Corbin Carpenter (Aspen, CO; University of Alaska Anchorage; 2004)
• Ben Dohlby (Minneapolis, MN; University of Alaska Fairbanks; 2004)
• Max Kluck (Butte, MT; University of Utah; 2004)
• Anders Weiss (Aspen, CO; Bridger Ski Foundation; 2003)
• Owen Young (Anchorage, AK; University of Vermont; 2004)

Staff

• Greta Anderson; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Bryan Fish; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Will Wicherski; Jackson Hole Ski Club; Driggs, ID (Head of Service Staff)
• Julia Hayes; Bozeman, MT (Ski Service)
• Hilary McNamee; Ford Sayre Nordic (Ski Service)
• Tuva Granøien; Oslo, Norway (Ski Service)
• Ben Higgins; Lancaster, NH; Great Glen Outdoor Center (Ski Service) 
• Eric Pepper; Minturn, CO; Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (Ski Service)
• Zach Hill; Bend, OR (Ski Service)
• Kathy Maddock; Wilton, NH; Dublin XC (Ski Service)
• Elizabeth Smith; Lake Elmo, MN; Loppet Nordic (Physical Therapy & Coach)
• Dr. Katie Eichten; Spooner, WI; Rails On Trails (Medical & Coach)
• Steve Fuller; Freeport, ME; Flying Point Road (Photo & Media)

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin led the way with a fourth-place finish in giant slalom at Kronplatz, Italy, on Tuesday. Teammate Paula Moltzan followed in eighth, while youngster Elisabeth Bocock delivered a career-best result in 12th.

“It was really cool to see the top women skiing today,” said Shiffrin. “You have to ski perfect, no mistakes, full intensity. And even when I go full intensity, I still have some mistakes so there’s just more work to do.”

The Italian resort was bathed in sunshine with fans lining the course and filling the grandstands. It was an especially exciting day for the home crowd as Federica Brignone made her return after being sidelined by a crash last spring that kept her out for much of the season. She finished sixth.

The first run featured a tough, swingy and turny set, reflected in the wide spread of times from the leaders through the top 30. Despite the challenge, the U.S. women pushed hard in run one and positioned themselves well for the second run.

As shade crept onto the course for run two, the set opened up significantly, requiring the athletes to attack with more speed. AJ Hurt and Nina O’Brien both pushed aggressively but did not finish. Bocock, however, laid down a blistering second run to climb into a new career-best 12th place.

“Just putting together two runs feels successful,” said Bocock. “I feel like I’m getting better at executing the plan.”

Moltzan followed with an aggressive, confident performance, earning the green light and a spot on the leaderboard. Her time held briefly as competitors continued to push the pace.

“I’m happy to find the finish line two more times in a row, which is nice,” said Moltzan. “I’m a little bummed with how I skied the first run, but ending up with another top 10 feels great and keeps building my consistency.”

Shiffrin skied last among the U.S. women, bringing intensity from top to bottom and initially slotting into the lead. Ultimately, several athletes found another gear, leaving Shiffrin just off the podium in fourth. Still, it marked a strong performance and a positive step forward toward the Cortina Games.

“Fourth is interesting, because from where I was last year, I would have dreamed of getting fourth, no problem,” said Shiffrin. “But now I want more.”

The winner of the race was Austrian Julia Scheib. Switzerland’s Camille Rast was second, with Sweden’s Sara Hector in third. 

The U.S. women’s tech team now turns its focus to the next stop in the Czech Republic, where they will contest a giant slalom and slalom on Jan. 24 - 25, the final races before the Winter Games.

RESULTS
Giant slalom 

Kappa®, the Official Technical Apparel Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, released the Olympic and Paralympic uniform for all 10 teams under U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 

The collection will outfit all athletes on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team (alpine, cross country, freestyle aerials, freestyle moguls, freeski, ski jumping, nordic combined, Para alpine), Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team as they compete at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina, beginning Feb. 6, 2026. 

The overall design of the collection is a tribute to American identity. Stars, flag-inspired patches and iconic graphic details define the look of the garments, while the color palette is the traditional red, white and blue. It is the result of a close collaboration and an ongoing creative exchange between Kappa Sport’s design team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. This shared development process ensured that each garment meets the specific performance requirements of different competitive disciplines, while maintaining a strong and unified visual identity across the entire team.

“This uniform represents everything we want our teams to feel as they arrive in Milano Cortina: united, confident and ready to perform at the highest level,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Working closely with Kappa, we were able to create a collection that delivers world-class technical performance while celebrating the pride, history and identity of our team. For the first time since the 1980s, every Olympic and Paralympic athlete under U.S. Ski & Snowboard will wear the same uniform, and that shared look reflects the strength of our athletes, our partnership and our collective pursuit of excellence on the world’s biggest stage.”

"This partnership represents a defining moment in Kappa’s journey, firmly grounded in our heritage in winter sports. It reflects decades of research, technical expertise and design culture developed within the world of skiing," said Lorenzo Boglione, Vice President of Basic Net. "Kappa Collaborating with U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an honor and a testament to the credibility Kappa has built over time. It also reinforces our long-term vision of working side by side with athletes and federations to develop authentic, performance-driven products born from real sporting experience."

The collection includes a jacket and pants, a technical anorak, a long jacket, sport-specific race suits and a dedicated merchandise line featuring lifestyle apparel and accessories inspired by the team and created for fans and skiers.

A key source of inspiration comes from the iconic design of Team USA uniforms at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games. Distinctive elements recalling the LA ’84 aesthetic include the star band inspired by the American flag and the bold “USA” lettering, which appear across the collection as signature design features. While the garments vary in technical construction and aesthetic details to suit the different needs of athletes from 10 sports, they are visually coordinated through a consistent use of colors and shared iconic elements, reinforcing a cohesive one team image.

With this new collection, Kappa® reaffirms its commitment to winter sports and further strengthens its partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, continuing the collaborative journey that began in 2022. Shop the collection here.

Images of Kappa x U.S. Ski & Snowboard uniform linked here.

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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit usskiandsnowboard.org.

About Kappa® 
BasicNet SpA is the Company owner of the brands Kappa®, Robe di Kappa®, Jesus® Jeans, Superga®, K-Way®, Sebago®, Briko® and Sabelt®, present in the apparel, footwear and accessories market. It operates worldwide through an international network of entrepreneurs, licensees of the brands, which produce or distribuite the products. BasicNet offers to its network services of research, development, industrialization of the products and global marketing. All the company processes occur only through the Web, making BasicNet a “fully web integrated company”. BasicNet, with headquarters in Turin, Italy, is listed at the Italian Stock Exchange since 1999.

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team’s Lily Dhawornvej earned her first career World Cup podium on the final day of the 2026 Laax Open with a second place overall finish in the women’s slopestyle snowboard final.

Windy conditions on the Switzerland's Crap Sogn Gion glacier plagued the final day of competition at the storied European World Cup and forced a delayed start time for the women’s snowboard slopestyle final. Dhawornvej watched as teammates and Olympians Dusty Henricksen and Sean FitzSimons dropped into the Snowpark Laax course and battled adverse weather conditions to end the day in ninth and 11th place, respectively. Watching the men’s contest forced event organizers to hold a riders meeting to decide the fate of the women’s competition but a 50/50 split ultimately put the contest in the hands of the judges. After brief deliberation, the contest was a go and more importantly, a decision Dhawornvej favored.

As the fifth overall qualifier, Dhawornvej dropped in the middle of a 10 person field and laced together a heater, going 50-50 boardslide to 50-50 back one out on the top rail section, followed by a switch back five mute, front seven indy, back seven stalefish and a steezy tamedog nose grab on the knuckle feature. Her score of 71.18 held strong throughout the remainder of competition as veteran competitors, like Japan’s Reira Iwabuchi and Mari Fukada, struggled with the day’s conditions.

The often stoic Dhawornvej was overcome with emotions in the finish when she realized she had locked in her first World Cup podium.

“I’m literally crying happy tears right now,” the 17 year old said. “It was a battle with the conditions today but I’m so happy to put one down. And to do it in Laax? I’m just so proud of myself.”

Japan’s Kokomo Murase took first overall and Austria’s Anna Gasser finished third to round out the top three. The men’s podium saw France’s Romain Allemand in first, Japan’s Yuto Kimura in second and China’s Yiming Su in third.

RESULTS
Women
Men

Jessie Diggins delivered a strong late-race charge to finish fourth in Sunday’s 10k classic at the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany, closing to within 10 seconds of the podium, finishing the day in fourth place. Five Americans rounded out the 10k classic points. 

On a course with steep descents, tricky climbs and little rest, and with variable snow conditions that deteriorated throughout the day, it was Diggins who led the Americans. Through the course's checkpoints, Diggins' result hovered in the low to mid-teens, before significantly increasing her pace over the final kilometers, climbing the leaderboard and narrowly missing a top-three result. With her fourth place, Diggins continues to lead the overall World Cup standings following the weekend of racing.

Moa Ilar of Sweden claimed the victory, with Austria’s Teresa Stadlober finishing second and Sweden’s Jonna Sundling rounding out the podium.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team placed five athletes inside the top 30 across the men’s and women’s fields. Rosie Brennan was the next-best American woman, finishing 30th. On the men’s side, Zanden McMullen led the way in 18th, following a strong showing at last week’s U.S. National Championships in Lake Placid, where he won both the 20k skate and the classic sprint national titles. Hunter Wonders finished 24th, while Luke Jager placed 29th.

Hailey Swirbul continued her return to World Cup competition after retiring in 2023, racing in her first World Cup weekend back. The 2022 Olympian made an immediate impact on Saturday by reaching the skate sprint finals and followed up with a 33rd-place finish in Sunday’s 10k classic. The week prior in Lake Placid, Swirbul won the U.S. national title in the 10k classic.

Novie McCabe also made her World Cup comeback in Oberhof after missing much of last season, finishing 35th in the 10k classic. The 2022 Olympian captured the 20k national championship at U.S. Nationals.

Saturday’s standout American performance came from Sammy Smith, who finished 12th in the skate sprint. Smith, a full-time student-athlete at Stanford University and who recently played in the NCAA Division I Soccer National Championships, made her World Cup debut for the season with a career-best individual result, advancing to the semifinals of a World Cup sprint for the first time and finishing as the top-scoring American of the day.

In the men’s 10k classic, Norway’s Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget took the win, followed by Finland’s Iivo Niskanen in second and Norway’s Erik Valnes in third.

Following the end of racing in Oberhof, the U.S. team will rest before heading into the final World Cup competition ahead of the Olympic Winter Games, with three races in Goms, Switzerland. Before Goms, the athletes who have qualified for Team USA will be formally announced. 

RESULTS
Women's 10k classic
Men's 10k classic

Women's skate sprint 
Men's skate sprint 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn landed back on the podium in Sunday’s super-G, this time in second. This marks her seventh podium just this season. Teammate Keely Cashman was not far off the mark, delivering her best race to date in fifth place. 

“If I can fight for the globe in super-G that would be amazing, so today was a good step in the right direction,” said Vonn. 

It was a good but foggy day for a super-G in Tarvisio. Thick fog rolled through sections of the course, especially on the upper portion, forcing athletes to rely on instinct. Vonn handled the low visibility with confidence, skiing an aggressive yet composed run to land just off the top step of the podium. The result marks an impressive performance for the veteran speed skier as she continues to exceed expectations and prove her speed capabilities. 

“I was a little disappointed in my bottom but in general very happy with my skiing,” said Vonn. “I am close to the red bib so always a good day when that happens.” 

The day was also a breakthrough for teammate Keely Cashman, who skied to her best result in a World Cup with a fifth-place finish. Cashman attacked the course with confidence, putting together a smooth run despite the difficult visibility. Cashman was all smiles as she crossed the line and saw her rank - a great way to round out the weekend. 

“I feel like I’ve been building a lot this year and skiing well in super-G which has given me confidence,” said Cashman. “Lindsey gave me a great report and my coaches and I had a really good plan so I did my best to execute. I’m super happy with this result building into the Olympics and really eager for more!”

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Jackie Wiles, Allison Mollin, Breezy Johnson and Haley Cutler also had solid days, scoring points for the women’s team in 19th, 20th, 25th and 27th place. Mary Bocock, Tricia Mangan and Bella Wright also raced and ended up 33rd, 37th and 45th. 

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team women are on a roll this season and the result continued their lead in the overall Nations Cup standings. The next women’s race will be a giant slalom Tuesday in Kronplatz, Italy. 

RESULTS
Women's super-G