Soldier-athletes preparing for the 2026 Olympic Games
Twelve Soldier-athletes from the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program are training with Olympic-level intensity as they pursue their place at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. Competing in Biathlon, Bobsled, Figure Skating, Luge, Nordic Combined, Skeleton, and Snowboarding, these Soldiers showcase the powerful blend of military discipline and world-class athletic skill. Their mission is clear: represent the nation, honor the uniform, and fight for victory on the world’s greatest stage.
2026 WCAP Olympic Hopefuls
SSG DEEDRA IRWIN
BIATHLON
SGT ROBERT BURNS
SNOWBAOARDING
SGT VACLAV CERVENKA
BIATHLON
SGT FRANK DEL DUCA
BOBSLED
SGT BENJAMIN LOOMIS
NORDIC COMBINED
CPL HAKEEM ABDUL-SABOOR
BOBSLED
SPC SEAN DOHERTY
BIATHLON
SPC AZARIA HILL
BOBSLED
SPC DANA KELLOGG
LUGE
PFC DARIUS JOSEPH
BOBSLED
SPC BRADLEY NICOL
SKELETON
PV2 SPENCER HOWE
FIGURE SKATING