U.S. biathlon team confirmed for Milano Cortina 2026

by Leandro Lutz • 06.01.2026
Schommer Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are just around the corner, and the United States has already finalized its biathlon team for the Games.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are just around the corner, and the United States has already finalized its biathlon team for the Games.

Milano Cortina, Italy, will host the next Winter Olympic Games, with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for February 6, 2026. Biathlon will feature 10 medal events over 14 days of competition, culminating in the women’s 12.5km mass start on February 21, 2026.

Also Read: Program for biathlon at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

According to a press release from the U.S. Biathlon, four additional athletes have been selected for the Olympic Games in Milano Cortina 2026. Two women and two men, Luci Anderson, Joanne Reid, Paul Schommer, and Sean Doherty, were nominated, completing the team after four Olympic spots had already been confirmed in December 2025.

Read More: Four U.S. biathletes confirmed for the Winter Olympics 2026

“The U.S. Biathlon-run Olympic time trials concluded on January 5 after three days of competition in Antholz, Italy,” the press release stated. “The U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee (ICC) has nominated the following athletes to the 2026 Olympic Team.”

U.S. Biathlon Team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Women

  • Deedra Irwin
  • Margie Freed
  • Luci Anderson
  • Joanne Reid

Named alternate women: Chloe Levins

Men

  • Campbell Wright
  • Maxime Germain
  • Paul Schommer
  • Sean Doherty

Named alternate men: Jake Brown

“All selections to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team are subject to approval by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee,” the press release added.

Also Read: Biathlon World Cup 2025/2026: Complete program for Oberhof

Winter Olympic Games

Biathlon schedule – Milano-Cortina 2026

  • Feb 8 – 14:05 CET: Mixed Relay 4×6 km
  • Feb 10 – 13:30 CET: 20 km Individual, men
  • Feb 11 – 14:15 CET: 15 km Individual, women
  • Feb 13 – 14:00 CET: 10 km Sprint, men
  • Feb 14 – 14:00 CET: 7.5 km Sprint, women
  • Feb 15 – 11:15 CET: 12.5 km Pursuit, men & 14:45 CET: 10 km Pursuit, women
  • Feb 17 – 14:30 CET: Men’s 4×7.5 km Relay
  • Feb 18 – 14:45 CET: Women’s 4×6 km Relay
  • Feb 20 – 14:15 CET: 15 km Mass Start, men
  • Feb 21 – 14:15 CET: 12.5 km Mass Start, women

Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

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