US Names Star-Studded Roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, Including Five-Timers Vonn and Humphries
The United States Olympic Committee has announced its 232-athlete roster for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics, with a star-studded lineup led by five-time medalists Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries, and Elana Meyers Taylor. The team boasts an impressive mix of athletes from various sports, including alpine skiing, figure skating, hockey, bobsledding, and freestyle skiing.
Among the returning five-timers, Meyers Taylor leads a group of 33 medalists, including three-time silver medalist Vonn and Humphries, who has won three gold medals. Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim also feature on the list, each with two gold medals between them.
The team is comprised of 117 men and 115 women, spanning a wide age range from 15-year-old freeskier Abby Winterberger to 54-year-old curler Rich Ruohonen. With some competitions set to begin as early as February 4, the athletes will be heading into their fifth Olympic Games.
For those unfamiliar with the event, Milan Cortina Olympics marks the most spread-out Olympics in history, with various venues hosting different sports across the country. The games are scheduled to culminate in a ceremony on February 6, providing an exciting conclusion to the multi-faceted events.
The United States Olympic Committee has announced its 232-athlete roster for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics, with a star-studded lineup led by five-time medalists Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries, and Elana Meyers Taylor. The team boasts an impressive mix of athletes from various sports, including alpine skiing, figure skating, hockey, bobsledding, and freestyle skiing.
Among the returning five-timers, Meyers Taylor leads a group of 33 medalists, including three-time silver medalist Vonn and Humphries, who has won three gold medals. Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim also feature on the list, each with two gold medals between them.
The team is comprised of 117 men and 115 women, spanning a wide age range from 15-year-old freeskier Abby Winterberger to 54-year-old curler Rich Ruohonen. With some competitions set to begin as early as February 4, the athletes will be heading into their fifth Olympic Games.
For those unfamiliar with the event, Milan Cortina Olympics marks the most spread-out Olympics in history, with various venues hosting different sports across the country. The games are scheduled to culminate in a ceremony on February 6, providing an exciting conclusion to the multi-faceted events.