Here Are 23 American Athletes Heading To The Olympics This Month That You'll Definitely Want To Root For

American Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, and with them come some of the most talented athletes from around the world. In this article, we'll take a look at 23 American athletes who are sure to make a splash in Milan-Cortina.

Speed Skating

• Erin Jackson: The first African American woman to win a gold medal in speed skating, Jackson is a force to be reckoned with on the ice.
• Joey Mantia: A two-time Olympic medalist, Mantia is looking to add to his collection in 2026.

Figure Skating

• Nathan Chen: The reigning world champion, Chen is a favorite to take home the gold in the men's singles event.
• Alysa Liu: A two-time national champion, Liu is looking to make a name for herself on the international stage.

Alpine Skiing

• Mikaela Shiffrin: A six-time Olympic medalist, Shiffrin is one of the most dominant skiers in the world.
• Ted Ligety: A three-time Olympic medalist, Ligety is looking to add to his collection in 2026.

Other Athletes to Watch

• Lindsey Jacobellis: A two-time Olympic medalist, Jacobellis is a favorite to take home the gold in the snowboard cross event.
• Nick Baumgartner: A two-time Olympic medalist, Baumgartner is looking to add to his collection in 2026.

Full List of American Athletes

Here is the full list of American athletes heading to the Olympics this month:

1. Erin Jackson
2. Joey Mantia
3. Nathan Chen
4. Alysa Liu
5. Mikaela Shiffrin
6. Ted Ligety
7. Lindsey Jacobellis
8. Nick Baumgartner
9. Chloe Kim
10. Red Gerard
11. Jaelin Kauf
12. Tess Johnson
13. Kyle Smaine
14. Alex Hall
15. Maddie Phaneuf
16. Colin Fitzgerald
17. Chris Lillis
18. Jonathon Lillis
19. Mac Bohonnon
20. Ashley Caldwell
21. Kiley McKinnon
22. Casey Larson
23. Will Fenech

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