New York Athletes Shine on Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics

Dozens of Olympic competitors hail from the Empire State, including standouts in curling, luge, and ice hockey.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy get underway, a number of athletes representing Team USA have ties to New York state. From curling to luge to ice hockey, the Empire State is well-represented on the global stage, with approximately 14 Olympians born in cities and towns across New York.

Why it matters

The strong contingent of New York-born athletes on Team USA highlights the state's deep talent pool and athletic tradition, especially in winter sports like luge and ski jumping that have long been associated with upstate hubs like Lake Placid. Their performance could inspire the next generation of New York sports stars.

The details

Among the New York Olympians are curler Danny Casper from Briarcliff Manor, lugers Emily Fishnaller and Sean Hollander from Lake Placid, ice hockey players Aerin Frankel from Briarcliff Manor and Hayley Scamurra from Buffalo, and ski jumper Tate Frantz, also from Lake Placid. Other athletes hail from cities like Poughkeepsie, Massena, Rochester, and Manhattan.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place from February 6-22, 2026 in Milano Cortina, Italy.
  • The opening ceremony was held on February 6, 2026.

The players

Danny Casper

A curler from Briarcliff Manor, New York representing Team USA.

Emily Fishnaller

A luger from Lake Placid, New York representing Team USA.

Aerin Frankel

An ice hockey player from Briarcliff Manor, New York representing Team USA.

Tate Frantz

A ski jumper from Lake Placid, New York representing Team USA.

Hayley Scamurra

An ice hockey player from Buffalo, New York representing Team USA.

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What’s next

As the Winter Olympics continue, fans will be closely watching the performances of the New York-born athletes to see if they can bring home medals for Team USA.

The takeaway

New York's strong representation on the U.S. Olympic team underscores the state's deep talent pool and athletic tradition, particularly in winter sports. The success of these Olympians could inspire the next generation of New York sports stars to pursue their dreams on the global stage.