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The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to bring together the world's greatest competitors, a global stage where new heroes emerge, and familiar champions rise once more.

Among the athletes heading to Milan-Cortina this February are men and women whose excellence reaches far beyond medals or highlight reels. These seven standout Americans embody not only elite athleticism but a faith that guides their purpose, grounds their character, and shines through in moments of triumph and adversity.

As they chase Olympic glory, we celebrate these athletes who remind us that perseverance, humility, and devotion are powerful forces on any world stage. Here are seven Christian athletes to watch as the 2026 Games unfold.