Sun Jan 18 23:40:00 UTC 2026: ### Trump Announces High-Profile US Delegation for 2026 Winter Olympics

The Story:

Former President Donald Trump has announced the US delegation set to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance, and will feature iconic American Olympians, including hockey stars Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando, short track speed skater Apolo Ohno, and figure skater Evan Lysacek. The announcement comes as Team USA finalizes its preparations, aiming to improve upon their third-place finish at the Beijing 2022 games.

Key Points:

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will be held on February 6.
  • Donald Trump announced the US delegation, led by JD Vance and Usha Vance.
  • The delegation includes Olympic legends Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson, Monique Lamoureux-Morando, Apolo Ohno, and Evan Lysacek.
  • Team USA is aiming to surpass their third-place finish (9 golds, 25 total medals) at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, where Norway led with 37 medals (16 golds).
  • Key athletes to watch for Team USA include figure skaters Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, Ilia Malinin, and Maxim Naumov, as well as alpine skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin.

Key Takeaways:

  • The selection of Lamoureux twins highlights the importance of Team USA’s victory in the 2018 PyeongChang Games.
  • The inclusion of prominent athletes in the delegation is intended to inspire and motivate current competitors.
  • Team USA is focused on improving its medal count compared to the Beijing 2022 Olympics.
  • The simultaneous Parade of Nations across multiple venues will be a unique feature of the Milano-Cortina Olympics.
  • Figure skating and alpine skiing are key areas where Team USA aims to achieve success, hoping to end a 20-year medal drought in the women’s singles figure skating event.

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