{"id":11407,"date":"2026-01-30T17:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T02:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=11407"},"modified":"2026-01-30T17:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T02:58:13","slug":"tahoe-and-truckee-athletes-gear-up-for-2026-winter-olympics-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/sports\/tahoe-and-truckee-athletes-gear-up-for-2026-winter-olympics-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tahoe and Truckee Athletes Gear Up for 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. Jan 30, 2026)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"362\"><em data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"87\">El Dorado County, CA \u2014<\/em> As the 2026 <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"124\">Winter Olympic Games<\/strong> open in Milan and Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, Italy, on <strong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"182\">Feb. 6<\/strong>, a remarkable contingent of athletes rooted in the Tahoe and Truckee region will represent the United States on sport\u2019s biggest winter stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"728\">Residents of the Sierra Nevada and surrounding communities have long cultivated world-class skiing and snowboarding talent. This Olympic cycle is no exception: <strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"580\">eight athletes with direct ties to Tahoe and Truckee<\/strong> have secured places on Team USA\u2019s 232-member roster, marking a point of regional pride for local sports fans.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"768\">Regional Standouts Ready for Italy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"887\">Among those heading to Italy are several familiar names from <strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"850\">Palisades Tahoe<\/strong> and the broader Tahoe ski community:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<li data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1071\">\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1071\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"908\">Bryce Bennett<\/strong> (Tahoe City) \u2014 A veteran alpine speed skier competing in downhill and Super-G, Bennett makes his third Olympic appearance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1091\">Keely Cashman<\/strong> (Strawberry) \u2014 A technical giant slalom and super-G competitor returning for her second Games, known for her consistency on the World Cup circuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1437\">\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1437\"><strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1292\">AJ Hurt<\/strong> (Carnelian Bay) \u2014 Alpine ski racer and long-time U.S. Ski Team member also heading back to the Olympics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1653\">\n<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1653\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1461\">Abby Winterberger<\/strong> (Truckee) \u2014 At just 15, Winterberger is the youngest Tahoe-area athlete on the team and among the youngest U.S. freeski competitors in Italy this year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1877\">\n<p data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1877\"><strong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1672\">Hahna Norman<\/strong> (Truckee) and <strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1702\">Hanna Percy<\/strong> (Truckee) \u2014 Both earned Olympic berths in snowboarding disciplines, reflecting the depth of snowboard talent emerging from the region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2014\"><strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1898\">JC Schoonmaker<\/strong> (Tahoe City) \u2014 Cross-country skiing representative with World Cup experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2273\">\u201cThe community support in Tahoe and Truckee has been incredible from the start of our journeys,\u201d Winterberger said in a statement shared with regional media. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to bring that spirit with me to the Olympics.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2311\">Olympic Impact<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2770\">Team USA\u2019s roster for Milan-Cortina marks one of the largest U.S. Winter Olympic contingents in history, with <strong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2439\">232 athletes<\/strong> spanning disciplines from alpine skiing to snowboarding and cross-country events. For California alone, 19 athletes will compete across various sports, with Tahoe-area competitors accounting for nearly half of those from the state\u2019s mountain regions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"3123\">Local ski clubs, training programs, and community support networks have played a significant role in developing these athletes. Palisades Tahoe\u2019s development programs and Truckee\u2019s grassroots clubs continue to be pipelines for Olympic-level talent, a legacy that spans generations and inspires young winter athletes across El Dorado County and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3142\">Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3402\">The Winter Olympics run <strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3181\">Feb. 6\u201322<\/strong>, with U.S. athletes competing in events broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock. 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