USA Bobsled & Skeleton Announces 2026 Winter Olympic Team
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by Abby Slenker
USA Bobsled & Skeleton (USABS) is excited to announce that its Selection Committee has officially named the athletes who will represent Team USA in the sports of bobsled and skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina, Italy.
The Olympic Games represent the highest level of competition and the culmination of years of commitment, passion, and hard work. Our athletes have spent countless hours traveling, training, and competing on tracks around the world, all in pursuit of excellence while representing the USA. Today, that journey reaches a major milestone with the naming of the 2026 Olympic Team. For a select group of athletes, the road now leads to representing Team USA on the biggest stage in sport.
We could not be more proud of the remarkable group of individuals selected to represent USA Bobsled & Skeleton at the upcoming Olympic Games. This team brings together Olympic legends, World Champions, and rising stars. Each athlete will bring their talent and determination to Cortina in pursuit of gold for Team USA. The competition for these spots was fierce, and we are honored as a federation to have such a deep and talented pool of athletes within our program.
As we enter this exciting next chapter, we would like to thank the fans who have supported us every step of the way, the families who stand behind their loved ones as they compete for Team USA, and our dedicated coaches and staff. We also extend our gratitude to the team behind the team—our valued partners and suppliers—whose support makes this journey possible. When we step onto the ice in Cortina in just a few short weeks, know that none of this would be possible without you.
Below is the full list of athletes selected to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton Team. For additional details on the athletes selected, please refer to our 2026 Olympic Team deck.
“Today’s announcement of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton Team is a proud moment for everyone involved. These athletes have earned their place through their incredible effort, talent, and perseverance. I also want to thank our coaches and staff for their tireless work throughout the season, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, along with our sponsors and partners, for their continued support. This team represents the very best of Team USA, and we are excited to watch them compete on the Olympic stage in Italy," shared USABS CEO Aron McGuire.
2026 Olympic Skeleton Team:
For skeleton, USABS has been offered two Olympic quota spots for the men and two for the women by the IBSF. With a process approved by the Skeleton Selection Committee, the spots will be filled by the athletes who have earned the highest rankings on the IBSF ranking list.
Therefore, the following athletes are named to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team:
Women's Skeleton Athletes:
- Kelly Curtis
- Mystique Ro
Men's Skeleton Athletes:
- Austin Florian
- Dan Barefoot
2026 Olympic Bobsled Team:
For bobsled, the IBSF has offered USABS three Olympic quota spots for the women and two for the men. These spots are earned by combined points on the IBSF Combined Ranking List.
The Selection Committee met following the conclusion of the seventh World Cup race this weekend to determine the team according to the Olympic Selection Criteria. Pilots are named according to the combined ranking list, and push athletes are named according to the discretionary points outlined in the criteria.
The committee is also tasked with naming the race pairings and combinations for two-woman, two-man, and four-man bobsled events.
The following athletes are named to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team:
Women's Bobsled Athletes (pilot / push athlete)
- Kaillie Armbruster Humphries / Jasmine Jones
- Kaysha Love / Azaria Hill
- Elana Meyers Taylor / Jadin O’Brien
Men's Bobsled Athletes (pilot / push athletes)
- Frank Del Duca / Josh Williamson / Boone Niederhofer / Bryan Sosoo
- Kris Horn / Carsten Vissering / Hunter Powell / Caleb Furnell
Two-man bobsled pairings will be announced at a later date.
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will begin on February 6 with the Opening Ceremony. Visit the links below for detailed schedules of the Olympic bobsled and skeleton events set to take place in Cortina.
