The 2026 Winter Olympics includes approximately 3,500 athletes who represent 93 National Olympic Committees countries or territories as well the Individual Neutral Athlete delegation. The United States is sending a delegation of over 230 athletes. Team USA is comprised of athletes who were born in the United States as well as athletes born abroad and athletes who are children of immigrant parents or second-generation immigrants. When examining individual athletes’ profiles, approximately 3.0% of athletes competing on Team USA are foreign-born and another 13.5% are children of immigrant parents(s). Combined, nearly 17% of Team USA has direct immigrant ties.
February 10, 2026