how many us winter olympians

There are 232 U.S. Winter Olympians on the official Team USA roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina.

Quick Scoop: How many US Winter Olympians?

For the 2026 Winter Games, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced a 232‑athlete U.S. Winter Olympic Team, which is expected to be the largest U.S. Winter team ever. This tops previous high marks such as the 228‑athlete delegation at PyeongChang 2018.

Key facts at a glance

• Total U.S. Winter Olympians in 2026: 232 athletes.

• Gender breakdown: 115 women and 117 men.

• Returning Olympians: 98 athletes have been to the Games before.

• Olympic medalists: 33 athletes on the team have previously won Olympic medals.

• Olympic champions: 18 athletes are past Olympic gold medalists, with 22 golds combined.

Mini context: why 232 is a big deal

In Winter Olympic history, Team USA has never been bigger than this 2026 squad. Earlier large teams included 228 athletes in 2018 and 222 in 2014, so 232 is a symbolic milestone that reflects both broader qualification and the expansion of events where U.S. athletes are competitive.

A quick comparison in numbers

Here’s how the 2026 U.S. Winter Olympic Team size stacks up against other top delegations at these Games:

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Nation</th>
      <th>Number of athletes (2026 Winter Olympics)</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>United States</td>
      <td>233 (overall NOC entry list), 232 on official Team USA roster</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Canada</td>
      <td>210</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Italy</td>
      <td>196</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Germany</td>
      <td>189</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Switzerland</td>
      <td>175</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

(The table reflects the general NOC athlete list, which lists the U.S. with 233 entries, while the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s official 2026 roster counts 232 named athletes.)

Forum-style takeaway and trending angle

“So, how many US Winter Olympians are there this time?”
Answer: 232 athletes wearing the stars and stripes in Milan–Cortina 2026, making it the largest U.S. Winter Olympic delegation ever.

This figure is part of broader Winter Olympics buzz right now, as fans track not just medal favorites but also how big each country’s contingent is, with the U.S. currently topping the list of national delegations at these Games.

TL;DR: The 2026 U.S. Winter Olympic Team has 232 athletes, the largest U.S. Winter Olympic squad ever.

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