Team GB Gears Up for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
The United Kingdom will be represented by 53 athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6th to February 22nd. This delegation will compete across 11 different sports.
A Legacy of Winter Olympic Success
Team GB boasts a rich history in the Winter Games, including winning the first ever curling gold medal back at Chamonix 1924
and continuing to excel on the ice and snow. The team is standing on the shoulders of giants
as they prepare to compete on the biggest stage in sport.
Athlete Breakdown by Sport
Here’s a gaze at the athletes representing Team GB, categorized by their respective sports:
- Alpine Skiing: Dave Ryding, Billy Major, Laurie Taylor
- Biathlon: Jacques Jefferies, Shawna Pendry
- Bobsleigh: Brad Hall, Taylor Lawrence, Greg Cackett, Leon Greenwood (with Alex Cartagena as travelling reserve) – men’s squad; Adele Nicoll and Ashleigh Nelson (with Kya Placide as travelling reserve) – women’s squad
- Cross-country Skiing: Andrew Musgrave, James Clugnet, Joe Davies, Anna Pryce
- Curling: Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds (mixed team); Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr, Bobby Lammie and Kyle Waddell (men’s team); Rebecca Morrison, Sophie Jackson, Sophie Sinclair, Jennifer Dodds and Fay Henderson (women’s team)
- Figure Skating: Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez, Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby, Kristen Spours, Edward Appleby
- Freestyle Skiing: Zoe Atkin, Ollie Davies, Makalya Gerken Schofield, Mateo Jeannesson, Gus Kenworthy, Chris McCormick, Kirsty Muir, Liam Richards
- Short Track Speed Skating: Niall Treacy
- Skeleton: Amelia Coltman, Tabitha Stoecker
- Snowboarding: (Details not fully provided in sources)
- Speed Skating: (Details not fully provided in sources)
Flag Bearers Announced
Lilah Fear and Brad Hall have been selected as the flag bearers for Great Britain at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Medal Hopes
Great Britain is currently ranked 14th overall in the medal count, having secured 2 gold medals as of February 15, 2026.
Looking Ahead
Team GB’s athletes are poised to make their mark at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. With a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars, the team is ready to compete and inspire.