CT Athletes to Compete in 2026 Winter Olympics

From skeleton to figure skating, here's when and where to watch Connecticut's Olympians in action.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Several athletes with Connecticut connections will be representing Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. This includes competitors in sports like skeleton, luge, freestyle skiing, speed skating, and ice hockey. The article provides a detailed schedule of when each athlete will be competing and where viewers can watch the events on TV or streaming platforms.

Why it matters

Connecticut has a proud history of producing world-class winter athletes, and this year's Winter Olympics will showcase the state's talent on the global stage. These athletes' performances could inspire the next generation of winter sports competitors from the region.

The details

The Connecticut athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics include: Austin Florian in skeleton, Emily Fischnaller in luge, Mac Forehand and Olivia Giaccio in freestyle skiing, Hilary Knight in women's ice hockey, Maxim Naumov in figure skating, and Kristen Santos-Griswold in speed skating. In addition, several international athletes with Connecticut ties, such as Devon Toews (Team Canada hockey), Jade Barbirati (Team France hockey), and others, will also be competing.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 5-22, 2026 in Italy.
  • Connecticut athletes will be competing throughout the games, with events scheduled from February 5 to February 22.

The players

Austin Florian

A skeleton competitor who lives in Southington, Connecticut.

Emily Fischnaller

A luge competitor who grew up in Suffield, Connecticut and attended Suffield High School.

Mac Forehand

A freestyle skier who grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Olivia Giaccio

A freestyle skier who grew up in Redding, Connecticut.

Hilary Knight

A women's ice hockey player who graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Viewers can tune in to NBC, USA Network, and Peacock to watch the Connecticut athletes compete throughout the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

The takeaway

Connecticut's winter sports athletes are poised to make a strong showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, continuing the state's proud tradition of producing world-class competitors in a variety of cold weather events.