Schleper, the daughter of a ski-shop owner from Vail, Colo., has represented the United States at four Winter Olympic Games; a Mexican citizen by marriage, she competed for Mexico at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics, and now, once again at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

By Marleen Kaesebier and Kurt Hall BORMIO, Italy, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Skier Issa Laborde is ready to make his Olympic debut for Kenya after his compatriot Sabrina Simader pulled out of her own races due to financial constraints.

Breezy Johnson has won Olympic gold in downhill skiing, overcoming a challenging journey marked by injuries and setbacks.