Team USA Women's Snowboard Stars Shine at 2026 Olympics

Led by Ski and Snowboard Club Vail snowboarders, Team USA poised for big performances in big air and slopestyle events

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Three young American snowboarders, including two from Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, are set to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Lily Dhawornvej, Hahna Norman, and Jess Perlmutter have all built significant momentum heading into the Games, with strong recent results including World Cup podiums, X Games medals, and national championship titles. The women's snowboard big air and slopestyle events are expected to be must-watch highlights of the Olympics.

Why it matters

The strong contingent of American women's snowboarders, especially those with ties to the renowned Ski and Snowboard Club Vail program, reflects the growing depth and talent in U.S. freestyle snowboarding. Their success could inspire the next generation of young snowboarders and help grow the sport's popularity in the United States.

The details

Lily Dhawornvej, Hahna Norman, and Jess Perlmutter will represent Team USA in the women's snowboard big air and slopestyle events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy. Dhawornvej and Norman are both products of the Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, while Perlmutter hails from New Jersey. All three athletes have found significant success on the World Cup circuit and at high-profile events like the X Games, positioning them as medal contenders in Italy.

  • The women's snowboard big air qualification rounds begin on Sunday, February 9, 2026, with the finals taking place the following day.
  • The women's snowboard slopestyle event is scheduled for February 16, 2026.

The players

Lily Dhawornvej

A 16-year-old snowboarder from Ski and Snowboard Club Vail who has eight top-10 World Cup finishes, a bronze medal in the knuckle huck at the 2025 X Games, and a recent World Cup podium.

Hahna Norman

A 21-year-old snowboarder from Ski and Snowboard Club Vail who is the veteran of the U.S. team. She is the 2023 slopestyle national champion and is making her Olympic debut after missing the 2022 Games due to a torn ACL.

Jess Perlmutter

A 16-year-old snowboarder from New Jersey who burst onto the scene with a 7th-place finish in her World Cup debut and a gold medal in the knuckle huck at X Games Aspen in January 2026.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott

The reigning Olympic gold medalist in slopestyle, who Lily Dhawornvej says made a lasting impression on her with her winning run four years ago.

Kokomo Murase

The reigning world champion in women's snowboard big air, who recently won the event at X Games Aspen and finished ahead of Dhawornvej in a recent World Cup competition.

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What they’re saying

“Never would have thought”

— Lily Dhawornvej (summitdaily.com)

“It's kind of crazy to be the oldest one, but it's also really cool. I think U.S. women's slopestyle and big air is in good hands.”

— Hahna Norman, Snowboarder (summitdaily.com)

“I love night finals. I think the vibe is insane. I think it's a little scarier at night, but the vibes are high.”

— Lily Dhawornvej, Snowboarder (summitdaily.com)

What’s next

The women's snowboard big air final is scheduled to take place under the lights on February 10, 2026, setting the stage for a must-watch showdown between the sport's top stars.

The takeaway

The strong contingent of young American women's snowboarders, led by two athletes from the renowned Ski and Snowboard Club Vail program, underscores the growing depth and talent in U.S. freestyle snowboarding. Their success at the 2026 Olympics could inspire the next generation of snowboarders and further boost the sport's popularity in the United States.