Park City Athletes Rosie Brennan and Ben Loomis Qualify for 2026 Olympics

Brennan and Loomis will represent Team USA in cross-country skiing and Nordic combined events at the Milan Cortina Games.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:55am

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The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team has named Park City residents Rosie Brennan and Ben Loomis to the 2026 Olympic team. Brennan, a three-time Olympian in cross-country skiing, and Loomis, a three-time Olympian in Nordic combined, will represent Team USA at the upcoming Winter Games in Milan Cortina, Italy.

Why it matters

Brennan and Loomis are both accomplished athletes with deep ties to the Park City community. Their selection to the 2026 Olympic team highlights the strength of the local winter sports programs and the region's reputation as a training ground for elite athletes.

The details

Rosie Brennan, 37, grew up in Park City and skied for the Park City Ski & Snowboard Team. She went on to ski at Dartmouth College before moving to Alaska. Brennan still spends considerable time training at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway. Ben Loomis, 27, has lived in Park City for half his life after moving from Wisconsin. He graduated from the Winter Sports School in Park City and was a member of the Flying Eagles Ski Club. Loomis has been splitting his time between Salt Lake City and Norway, where the U.S. Ski Team partners with the Norwegian Ski Team.

  • Rosie Brennan and Ben Loomis were named to the 2026 U.S. Olympic team on January 27, 2026.
  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy will take place in February 2026.

The players

Rosie Brennan

A three-time Olympian in cross-country skiing who grew up in Park City and skied for the Park City Ski & Snowboard Team.

Ben Loomis

A three-time Olympian in Nordic combined who has lived in Park City for half his life and was a member of the Flying Eagles Ski Club.

Liz Stephen

A three-time Olympic cross-country ski athlete who is currently coaching the Park City Ski & Snowboard Cross Country team.

Billy Demong

An Olympic gold and silver medalist in Nordic combined who now coaches for the Park City Ski and Snowboard Team.

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What they’re saying

“We're all so thrilled for Rosie to have just been named to her third Games. No one works harder than Rosie, she is an amazing ambassador for the sport and for Park City.”

— Liz Stephen, Coach (TownLift)

“Congratulations to Ben for being named to his third Olympics. He's a great American athlete for our sport and this is an exciting time for him and for Nordic Combined USA.”

— Billy Demong, Coach (TownLift)

What’s next

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy will take place in February 2026, where Rosie Brennan and Ben Loomis will compete for Team USA.

The takeaway

The selection of Rosie Brennan and Ben Loomis to the 2026 U.S. Olympic team highlights the strength of Park City's winter sports programs and the region's reputation as a training ground for elite athletes. Their accomplishments are a source of pride for the local community.