Uncover the stars of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics! Explore the series 'Athletes to Watch' now on the Olympic Channel, streaming for free. Get ready to be inspired by these incredible athletes as they strive for gold.
Among the debutants, Emily Harrop aims to make history in ski mountaineering, a sport making its Olympic debut. Born in the French Alps to British parents, she's a force to be reckoned with on the snow. But it's not just about newcomers; the series also shines a spotlight on Olympic medallists like French freestyle skier Tess Ledeux, who won silver in Beijing 2022, and Austria's Stefan Kraft, seeking another gold medal in ski jumping.
The Games will also be a momentous occasion for Lara Colturi, an 18-year-old from Turin, Italy, now representing Albania in Alpine skiing. She's on a mission to secure her country's first medal at the Winter Olympics. These athletes, along with others like Franjo von Allmen, Hilary Knight, Jessica Degenhardt, Cheyenne Rosenthal, Cameron Spalding, Francesco Friedrich, and Alex Shibutani, will captivate audiences worldwide.
The first five episodes of the series are now available on all Olympic platforms. Stay tuned for the second half, which will feature even more incredible athletes. Don't miss out on the action! Get streaming now on Olympics.com and the Olympics app.
Remember, the athletes' participation in the Milano Cortina Games is contingent on their National Olympic Committees (NOCs) selecting them to represent their countries. So, who will make the cut? Stay tuned and find out!
