Protagonists to Keep an Eye on

As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach, attention is focused on athletes who could make their mark in the competition. From established champions to young hopefuls, the event will be a showcase for the world's sporting talent.

The Italian Stars

Italy is preparing to shine with some of its most promising athletes:

• Sofia Goggia (alpine skiing): Already a gold medalist in PyeongChang 2018 and silver medalist in Beijing 2022, the Bergamo native is aiming for another success on her home slopes.
• Federica Brignone (Alpine skiing): The winner of the 2020 Overall World Cup will be one of the athletes to watch in the technical and fast disciplines.
• Arianna Fontana (short track): With a record number of Olympic medals for Italy in winter sports, he could add more triumphs to his palmarès.
• Dominik Paris (alpine skiing): Downhill specialist, dreams of winning gold in front of the Italian public.
• Dorothea Wierer (biathlon): After world successes, the Italian will also seek the podium at the Olympics.

The International Stars

Foreign athletes also promise spectacle:

• Mikaela Shiffrin (USA, alpine skiing): One of the greatest female skiers of all time, ready to amaze again.
• Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (Norway, cross-country skiing): Dominator of the fast trials, will be the favorite in the cross-country races.
• Nathan Chen (USA, figure skating): After Beijing 2022 gold, will she still be the star of the discipline?
• Yuzuru Hanyu (Japan, figure skating - in case of comeback): The legendary skater could surprise with a comeback.
• Alexis Pinturault (France, alpine skiing): Always competitive in technical and multi-purpose disciplines.

The Young Promises

Milan-Cortina could see the emergence of new talent:

• Laura Pirovano (Italy, alpine skiing): A rising youngster, ready to impress.
• Edward Franco (Italy, snowboarding): One of the emerging names in the Italian snowboarding scene.
• Valieva Kamila (Russia, figure skating-if he will participate): Extraordinary talent capable of unique performances.

With a mix of experienced champions and newcomers, Milan-Cortina 2026 will be an edition full of excitement and unpredictability. The eyes of the world will be on these athletes, ready to write the history of winter sports!