Army Winter Olympic Hopefuls

U.S. Army WCAP: Milan-Cortina 2026

The world turns to Milan-Cortina in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and so does the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program. Thousands will arrive to compete, but only a select few earn the honor of representing Team USA on the Olympic stage. Our Soldier-athletes train to serve and compete, proving that Army discipline fuels world-class performances. The journey to Italy begins now.

WCAP Figure Skater is Milan-Cortina bound

Private Second Class Spencer Howe has been named to the U.S. Olympic Team to compete in pairs figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, Italy. The figure skating competitions will take place February 6–19, 2026. Howe will compete alongside his partner, Emily Chan, representing Team USA on the Olympic stage.

WCAP Soldier selected for his fourth U.S. Olympic Team

Specialist Sean Doherty has punched his ticket to the world’s biggest sporting stage, earning selection to Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, Italy, February 6–22, 2026. With this achievement, Doherty cements his legacy as a four-time Olympian, embodying relentless determination, elite performance, and the pride of the U.S. Army as he prepares to compete against the world’s best.

Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin named to 2026 U.S. Olympic Team

Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin has been named to the U.S. Olympic Team in women’s biathlon for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, Italy from February 6–22, 2026. Staff Sgt. Irwin will be competing in her second Olympic Games, representing the U.S. Army and Team USA on the world’s biggest stage.

Soldier-athletes preparing for the 2026 Olympic Games

Twelve U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Soldiers are training intensely for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. They compete in Biathlon, Bobsled, Figure Skating, Luge, Nordic Combined, Skeleton, and Snowboarding, blending military discipline with elite athleticism to honor their nation and strive for Olympic success.