• Team USA named its freeski roster for Milan Cortina 2026 across halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, moguls and aerials.
• Big names include Alex Hall (slopestyle/big air Olympic goldist) and veteran halfpipe medalists Alex Ferreira and Nick Goepper.
• The squad blends Olympic returnees, X Games stars and young breakout talents — including 15-year-old halfpipe qualifier Abby Winterberger.
• U.S. athletes look strong medal prospects in multiple freeski events heading into the Games.
H2: Overview — Who’s representing Team USA in freeski
Team USA’s freeski roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics mixes established champions and rising stars. The delegation covers halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, moguls and aerials, bringing previous Olympic medalists, X Games winners and World Cup champions. Alex Hall, a household name in freeski and Beijing 2022 gold medalist, anchors the slopestyle/big air group.
H2: Halfpipe — Experience and youth
The halfpipe teams feature proven Olympic performers and new talent. Men’s entries include Alex Ferreira, Nick Goepper, Hunter Hess and Birk Irving. Ferreira and Goepper both bring Olympic pedigree; Goepper has medaled across multiple Games after switching from slopestyle to halfpipe.
On the women’s side the U.S. roster pairs experience with youth: Svea Irving, Riley Jacobs, Kate Gray and 15-year-old Abby Winterberger, who becomes one of the youngest U.S. Winter Olympians.
H2: Slopestyle & Big Air — Alex Hall and high-flying contenders
Alex Hall (keyword: alex hall skier) leads a deep slopestyle and big air contingent. Hall arrives with an Olympic gold from Beijing and a long list of X Games podiums and film parts. He joins Mac Forehand, Troy Podmilsak — fresh off a World Cup big air win — and Konnor Ralph on the men’s side.
The women’s slopestyle and big air team includes Marin Hamill, Rell Harwood, Grace Henderson and Avery Krumme. Hamill and Harwood bring recent X Games success and strong competitive resumes into Milan Cortina.
H2: Moguls — A stacked women’s squad
Moguls is a U.S. strength, particularly on the women’s side. Olympians and rising stars include Jaelin Kauf (dual moguls World Champion), Olivia Giaccio, Tess Johnson and Elizabeth Lemley. The men’s team is led by Nick Page alongside Charlie Mickel, Dylan Walczyk and Landon Wendler.
H2: Aerials — Technical precision and past champions
Aerials feature athletes with world titles and Olympic experience. Chris Lillis, a Beijing 2022 gold medalist, headlines the men’s group with Derek Krueger, Connor Curran and Quinn Dehlinger. The women’s aerials team includes Kaila Kuhn, Winter Vinecki, Tasia Tanner and Kyra Dossa — Kuhn brings multiple world titles and Vinecki adds broad endurance-sport credentials.
H3: Why this roster matters
Across events the U.S. roster arrives in Italy with medal history, recent World Cup momentum and X Games form. That mix gives Team USA strong medal potential in freeski disciplines at Milan Cortina.
H4: Follow the teams
For live results and athlete updates, follow Team USA and event coverage during the Milan Cortina Games. Key names to watch: Alex Hall, Alex Ferreira, Nick Goepper, Jaelin Kauf and Chris Lillis.
(Reporting based on the Team USA freeski roster announced for Milan Cortina 2026.)
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