NCAA Athletes at the Winter Olympics in 2026

The finalized roster for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics underscores just how deeply intertwined the NCAA is with Team USA. More than one-third of the U.S. Olympic delegation—84 of 232 athletes—has an NCAA connection, spanning all three divisions, 51 schools, 27 conferences, and nine Olympic sports. Ice hockey stands out as the strongest pipeline, accounting for 90% of Team USA’s hockey players and showcasing the NCAA’s dominant role in women’s and men’s hockey alike, while skiing and track and field further highlight college athletics’ reach. From powerhouse programs like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Boston College to veteran Olympians competing in their fourth or fifth Games, the NCAA continues to serve as a critical pathway from campus competition to the world’s biggest winter stage.

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