BC Takes the World Stage: Meet Our 2026 Olympians

February 5, 2026

The momentum is building, and the world is watching! We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible cohort of British Columbia athletes, coaches and officials named to represent Canada and the world at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Team Canada: The BC Contingent

A massive congratulations to our local stars as they prepare to don the Maple Leaf:

  • Cassie Sharpe (Comox/Squamish) – Ski Halfpipe
  • Dillan Glennie (Mt. Washington) – Ski Halfpipe
  • Elena Gaskell (Silver Star) – Slopestyle/Big Air
  • Jessica Linton (Vancouver) – Slopestyle/Big Air
  • Maia Schwinghammer (Whistler) – Moguls
  • Dylan Marineau (Fernie) – Ski Halfpipe
  • Sky Clarke (Whistler) – Ski Slopestyle

BC Talent Beyond Borders

We are also incredibly proud of these BC-trained athletes who will be representing other nations on the world’s biggest stage:

  • Avery Krumme (Whistler) – Team USA Big Air
  • Ben Lynch (Vancouver) – Team Ireland Halfpipe
  • Malica Malherbe (Whistler) – Team South Africa Moguls
  • Kai Martin (Whistler) – Team Australia Slopestyle
  • Indra Brown (KRA) –  Team Australia Halfpipe

Did you know? Milano Cortina 2026 marks the historic Olympic debut of Dual Moguls, adding even more high-stakes excitement to the freestyle program!

World-Class Coaching: Born and Bred in BC

Our athletes are in exceptional hands. Behind every great performance is a world-class support system, and we are proud to highlight the BC coaches leading international squads this year:

Team Canada

  • Trennon Paynter (Kimberley) & Marc McDonnell (Nelson)– Halfpipe
  • Logan Dobson (Squamish) – Support Team
  • Jim Schieman (Cranbrook) – Moguls

Global Representation

  • Rob Kober (Penticton) – Team China, Moguls
  • Josh Kober (Penticton) – Team USA, Moguls
  • Matt Margetts (Penticton) – Team GB, Halfpipe
  • Joe Schuster (Vernon) – Team GB, Slopestyle
  • Jeff Fairbairn (Lumby) – Team GB, Moguls
  • Rex Thomas (Golden) – Team GB, Halfpipe
  • TJ Schiller (Vernon) – Team USA, Big Air
  • Noah Morrison (Vernon) – Team Australia, Slopestyle 
  • Josh & Hunter Visser (Penticton) – Olympic Broadcasting
  • Andy Stein (Vancouver) – FIS TD

Join us in cheering on these athletes and coaches as they realize their dreams in Italy!