New England Olympians Shine on Big Day in Milan Cortina

Local athletes score medals and make history at the 2026 Winter Games

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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It's a big day for New England athletes at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, with several opportunities on Tuesday for local Olympians to win medals. Vermont native Ben Ogden has already made history by becoming the first American man to medal in Olympic cross-country skiing since 1976, winning silver in the sprint classic. Other New England competitors like Korey Dropkin from Southborough in mixed doubles curling, Letai in short track speed skating, and Maxim Naumov in figure skating are also set to compete.

Why it matters

The success of New England athletes at the Olympics showcases the region's strong winter sports talent pipeline and highlights the growth of these niche sports in the area. It also provides a source of hometown pride and inspiration for young athletes in the region to pursue their Olympic dreams.

The details

Ben Ogden of Vermont scored silver in the sprint classic cross country final, becoming the first American man to medal in Olympic cross-country skiing since 1976. Korey Dropkin from Southborough is part of the mixed doubles curling pair facing off for a medal against Sweden. Letai finished her heat in 3rd place in the short track speed skating women's 500m, while Maxim Naumov, who trains at the Skating Club of Boston, is making his Olympic debut in the Men's Single Short Program. The U.S. women's hockey team, packed with Boston College and Northeastern alums, will take on Canada in a preliminary round match.

  • On Tuesday, Ben Ogden won silver in the sprint classic cross country final.
  • On Tuesday, Korey Dropkin will compete in the mixed doubles curling medal event.
  • On Tuesday, Letai competed in the short track speed skating women's 500m heat.
  • On Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST, Maxim Naumov will skate in the Men's Single Short Program.
  • On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. women's hockey team will play Canada in a preliminary round match.

The players

Ben Ogden

A Vermont native who won silver in the Olympic cross-country skiing sprint classic, becoming the first American man to medal in the event since 1976.

Korey Dropkin

An athlete from Southborough, Massachusetts who is competing in mixed doubles curling at the Olympics.

Letai

A short track speed skater who finished in 3rd place in her heat of the women's 500m event.

Maxim Naumov

A figure skater from Connecticut who is making his Olympic debut, training at the Skating Club of Boston.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team

The U.S. women's hockey team is packed with athletes who have ties to Boston College and Northeastern University.

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The takeaway

The success of New England athletes at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics highlights the region's strong winter sports talent pipeline and provides a source of hometown pride. Their achievements inspire the next generation of young athletes in the region to pursue their Olympic dreams.