AAPI Athletes Representing USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Did you know there are more than 10 Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes competing for Team USA in the Olympics? The following athletes are those we know so far. Leave us a message if we miss anyone.

Snowboarding:

Chloe Kim (Halfpipe) - Returning for another gold medal attempt after dominating in 2018 and 2022. You can check out the full Olympic Breaking schedule here.

Figure Skating:

Alysa Liu (Women's Singles) - Confirmed her spot after winning silver at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship. Madison Chock (Ice Dance), Emily Chan & Spencer Akira Howe (Pairs), Ellie Kam (Pairs). You can check out the full Olympic Breaking schedule here.

Short Track Speed Skating:

Eunice Lee, Brandon Kim, and Andrew Heo. You can check out the full Olympic Breaking schedule here.

Sled Hockey:

Jen Lee, the Taiwanese born Paralympian sled hockey player moved to the United States at the age of six. After being introduced to sled hockey in 2009 by “Operation Comfort,” an organization dedicated to assisting injured U.S. service personnel, he began competing in the sport.

Stay tuned for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, will feature extensive, multi-platform coverage from March 6–15, 2026 on NBC Peacock.