Four Texans to Compete at 2026 Winter Olympics

Athletes from San Antonio, Pasadena, Plano, and Coppell will represent Team USA in Milan.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will feature four athletes from Texas competing for Team USA. The Lone Star State's representatives include a bobsledder from San Antonio, a pair of figure skaters from Pasadena and Plano, and an ice hockey player from Coppell.

Why it matters

While Texas is not known as a winter sports hotbed, these four athletes have defied the odds and made the U.S. Olympic team, showcasing the diverse athletic talent the state has to offer on the global stage.

The details

Boone Niederhofer, a former Texas A&M football player from San Antonio, will compete in bobsled. Emily Chan, a 24-year figure skating veteran from Pasadena, and Amber Glenn, a triple Axel specialist from Plano, will represent the U.S. in figure skating. Hannah Bilka, from a family of skaters and hockey players in Coppell, was a top draft pick for the Professional Women's Hockey League in 2024 and will play ice hockey.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from February 6-22, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

The players

Boone Niederhofer

A San Antonio native who played football at Texas A&M before getting involved in bobsledding.

Emily Chan

A figure skater from Pasadena who has been skating for 24 years and finished 5th in Pairs at the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Amber Glenn

A figure skater from Plano who was the sixth U.S. woman to successfully land the triple Axel in competition and placed 5th in Singles at the 2025 World Championships.

Hannah Bilka

An ice hockey player from Coppell who was the fourth overall draft pick for the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women's Hockey League in 2024 and won gold with the U.S. team at the 2023 IIHF World Championships.

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What’s next

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be available to watch on NBC and stream on Peacock. Viewers can stay up-to-date on coverage from KVUE.

The takeaway

These four Texan athletes have defied expectations and made the U.S. Olympic team, showcasing the diverse athletic talent the state has to offer on the global stage of the Winter Games.