NEW YORK — The countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, hit the 100-day mark on Oct. 29. That leaves spectators ample time to study up on the U.S. Olympic team with no need to sweat.
The athletes, on the other hand ...
“It’s pretty crazy," said Kristen Santos-Griswold, the American speed skater, when asked what the feeling is when she hears there are 100 days to go. “It’s so funny, because after the last Games, I was, like, 'Four years is so long.' When I was deciding if I wanted to keep skating or not, I was like, 'I don’t know if I can handle another four years.' But now I’m like, 'Oh my gosh, there’s no time.'"
Santos-Griswold was among more than 100 U.S. Olympic and Paraylmpic athletes at the Team USA Media Summit this week, discussing preparations, expectations and more ahead of the Games starting in early February. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams will include more than 250 athletes, and 14 have secured spots already. Among those breathing easy: Snowboarding stars Chloe Kim and Red Gerard, both of whom have qualified.
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