British Columbia's Olympic Contingent Ready for Milan Cortina 2026
As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo approach, British Columbia is proudly sending a strong delegation of 35 athletes to represent Canada on the world stage. These competitors hail from diverse regions across the province, including Vancouver, Whistler, the Interior, Northern B.C., and Vancouver Island, showcasing the depth of winter sports talent in B.C.
Alpine Skiing Stars Lead the Charge
The alpine skiing team features several notable B.C. athletes. Amelia Smart, a 28-year-old from Invermere, returns for her second Olympics after competing in Beijing 2022. Brodie Seger and his younger brother Riley, both from North Vancouver, will ski together, marking one of three sibling sets from B.C. at the Games. Brodie, 30, founded Helmet4Hope to support ALS research, while Riley, 28, makes his Olympic debut. Cameron Alexander, another North Vancouver native, specializes in downhill and super-G, entering his first Olympics ranked ninth in World Cup downhill standings. Cassidy Gray from Invermere, a 25-year-old psychology graduate, will compete in four alpine events.
Freestyle Skiing and Cross-Country Talent
In freestyle skiing, Cassie Sharpe of Comox aims for her third Olympics, having won gold in 2018 and silver in 2022. Marielle Thompson from Whistler, a ski cross star with gold and silver medals from previous Games, will serve as a flagbearer at the opening ceremony. Reece Howden of Cultus Lake, a 2022 silver medalist, brings World Cup experience to the ski cross events. Cross-country skiing features Amelia Wells from Victoria, the first Nordic skier from Vancouver Island to reach the Olympics, and siblings Jasmine and Remi Drolet from Rossland, both with impressive academic and athletic backgrounds.
Speed Skating Siblings and Hockey Hopefuls
Speed skating highlights include siblings Daniel and Laura Hall from Salmon Arm, following in their father's Olympic footsteps. Daniel, 20, competes in mass start and 1,500 meters, while Laura, 22, races in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter events. In ice hockey, Macklin Celebrini, a 19-year-old from Vancouver, is the youngest member of Team Canada's men's team, while Devon Toews of Abbotsford faces a potential delay due to his wife's pregnancy. Jenn Gardiner from Surrey brings World Championship experience to the women's team.
Diverse Sports Representation
Other sports feature B.C. athletes like Benita Peiffer and Jasper Fleming in biathlon, Embyr-Lee Susko and Trinity Ellis in luge, and Jane Channell in skeleton. Snowboarding includes Meryeta O'Dine from Prince George, a two-time bronze medalist, and Evan Bichon of Mackenzie, competing in snowboardcross. Curling alternates Rachelle Brown from Smithers and Tyler Tardi from Langley round out the team.
The Milan Cortina Games run from February 6 to 22, 2026, with these 35 B.C. athletes poised to contribute to Canada's medal hopes and inspire future generations across the province.
