27 Hottest Male Olympians 2026: Winter Olympics Milano Cortina Team USA

From figure skaters to hockey players, these are the hottest male athletes representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The United States is sending 232 athletes to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. A self-described "queer man" has gone through the entire Team USA roster to find 27 of the hottest male Olympians competing, including freestyle skiers, hockey players, speed skaters, and more. The list features a mix of returning Olympians and first-time competitors, ranging in age from 21 to 44 years old.

Why it matters

The Winter Olympics are a global event that captivates audiences worldwide, and highlighting the attractive male athletes from Team USA helps generate excitement and interest in the Games. This type of lighthearted, celebrity-focused coverage can attract new viewers, especially among the LGBTQ+ community, to tune in and support the American athletes.

The details

The list includes a diverse array of male Olympians, from 27-year-old freestyle skier Alex Hall, a gold and silver medalist, to 44-year-old snowboarder Nick Baumgartner, a five-time Olympian. Other notable athletes include 29-year-old hockey player Jaccob Slavin, 30-year-old curler Korey Dropkin, and 21-year-old freestyle skier Troy Podmilsak, who is the first person to land a trick called the triple 2160 mute. The list also features the only openly gay male player on the US team, 27-year-old speed skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
  • The Opening Ceremony was held on February 6, 2026.
  • The Games will run through February 22, 2026.

The players

Alex Hall

A 27-year-old freestyle skier competing in his third consecutive Olympics, having won gold in 2022 and silver in 2026 in the men's slopestyle event.

Dylan Larkin

A 29-year-old center and captain for the Detroit Red Wings, making his Olympic debut on the men's ice hockey team.

Conor McDermott-Mostowy

A 27-year-old speed skater and the only openly gay male player on the US team, competing in the 1,000-meter race.

Nick Baumgartner

A 44-year-old snowboarder competing in his fifth consecutive Winter Olympics, having won gold in the mixed team snowboard cross event in 2022.

Jaccob Slavin

A 31-year-old defenseman making his Olympic debut on the men's hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“Just because I wear the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US.”

— Hunter Hess (BuzzFeed)

The takeaway

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy feature a diverse and talented group of male athletes representing Team USA, showcasing the country's depth and breadth of athletic prowess across a variety of winter sports. While their physical attractiveness may be a focus for some, these Olympians have all worked tirelessly to achieve their dreams of competing on the world's biggest stage.