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U.S. freestyle skiing favorite withdraws from 2026 Winter Olympics with injury
Quinn Dehlinger, one of the best aerial skiers in the world, will not be competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:39am
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Quinn Dehlinger, a 23-year-old aerial skier from Cincinnati, has announced that he will not be competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics due to an injury. Dehlinger was among the first Americans to qualify for Team USA and was considered a favorite to medal in the aerials competition. However, he re-aggravated a right knee injury while training in Livigno, the site of the Olympic aerials event, and has decided to withdraw from the Games after consulting with his doctors.
Why it matters
Dehlinger was one of the top aerial skiers in the world, having won his first World Cup and a team gold medal at the 2023 World Championships, where he also took silver individually. His withdrawal is a significant loss for the U.S. freestyle skiing team and will impact their medal hopes at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The details
Dehlinger had previously undergone ACL surgery on his left knee in 2024 but made a strong comeback, finishing last season ranked among the top three aerial skiers in the world. However, during the final World Cup event before the Olympics in Lake Placid, he injured his right knee. Since late January, he had been rehabbing in hopes of being ready for the Games, but while training in Livigno, he re-aggravated the injury on a jump. After consulting with his doctors and weighing the risks, he decided to withdraw from the Olympics.
- In 2024, Dehlinger underwent ACL surgery on his left knee.
- During the final World Cup event before the Olympics in Lake Placid, Dehlinger injured his right knee.
- Since late January, Dehlinger had been rehabbing in hopes of being ready for the Games.
- While training in Livigno, the site of the Olympic aerials competition, Dehlinger re-aggravated the injury on a jump.
The players
Quinn Dehlinger
A 23-year-old aerial skier from Cincinnati who was among the first Americans to qualify for Team USA and was considered a favorite to medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Cindy Dehlinger
The mother of Quinn Dehlinger, who expressed her disappointment and desire to fix the situation for her son.
What they’re saying
“At times, I'm in denial because I can't believe this. As a mother, you want to fix things for your kids — and I can't fix this.”
— Cindy Dehlinger, Mother of Quinn Dehlinger
The takeaway
Dehlinger's withdrawal is a significant loss for the U.S. freestyle skiing team, as he was one of the top aerial skiers in the world and a medal favorite at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This injury highlights the challenges and risks that elite athletes face in their pursuit of Olympic glory.
