Meet Team GB Skiers and Snowboarders to Watch
The Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina will see Team GB send one of its strongest ever squads of Alpine skiers, snowboarders, and freestyle athletes. From Olympic veterans making their swansong to teenage trailblazers redefining their sports, Britain’s snow stars are ready to shine on the world stage.
Here’s your guide to the names to watch, the stories to follow, and the athletes carrying British hopes to Italy’s Dolomites.
🎿 Alpine Skiing
Dave Ryding – Britain’s Alpine Pioneer
The legend of British slalom, Dave Ryding, is set for his final Olympic Games. A four-time Olympian and Britain’s only Alpine World Cup winner, Ryding’s journey from dry slopes in Lancashire to podiums in Kitzbühel is one of the sport’s great stories. Milano Cortina will be his swansong.
Billy Major & Laurie Taylor – Carrying the Slalom Torch
Billy Major (Beijing 2022) and Laurie Taylor (PyeongChang 2018) will lead Britain’s men’s slalom team alongside Ryding. Both are establishing themselves on the World Cup circuit, hungry to continue Britain’s Alpine progress.
Reece Bell – Alpine with a Legacy
Reece Bell, daughter of Olympian Martin Bell and niece of Graham Bell, represents a new generation of Alpine talent. A strong technical skier, she combines racing with a background in ecology and environmental science.
Charlie Guest – Slalom Specialist
Charlie Guest is Britain’s most successful female slalom racer, with a decade of experience on the World Cup tour. A two-time Olympian, she brings consistency, grit, and leadership to the Alpine squad.
Alex Tilley – Giant Slalom Veteran
Alex Tilley has twice represented Team GB at the Winter Olympics (2018, 2022) in giant slalom. After battling injuries, she’s looking to peak again for Milano Cortina.
⛷️ Cross-Country Skiing
Andrew Musgrave – Nordic Trailblazer
Scotland’s Andrew Musgrave is already a legend in cross-country skiing. With multiple World Cup podiums, he is Britain’s most successful Nordic skier of all time. Milano Cortina could be his chance to make history.
James Clugnet – Sprint Specialist
James Clugnet is one of Team GB’s fastest men on skinny skis, excelling in sprint formats. Based in France, he brings explosive speed to Britain’s Nordic squad.
Andrew Young – Experienced Olympian
Andrew Young is a four-time Olympian with a reputation for endurance and consistency. Together with Musgrave and Clugnet, he forms Britain’s strongest-ever cross-country team.
🏂 Snowboarding
Mia Brookes – Teenage Superstar
At just 18, Mia Brookes is already a world champion and a favourite for Milano Cortina. Known for being the first woman to land a CAB 1440 in competition, she’s redefining the boundaries of snowboarding.
Charlotte Bankes & Huw Nightingale – Snowboard Cross Duo
Reigning world champion Charlotte Bankes is Britain’s top medal hope in snowboard cross. She’ll be joined by Huw Nightingale, who made his Olympic debut in Beijing and continues to develop rapidly.
Maisie Hill – The Comeback Queen
Maisie Hill is back after life-threatening injuries in 2023. Her return to competitive snowboarding and bid for Olympic qualification is one of Team GB’s most inspiring stories.
Katie Ormerod – Slopestyle Pioneer
Katie Ormerod is Britain’s most decorated slopestyle and big air snowboarder on the World Cup circuit. After heartbreak in 2018 (injury) and 2022 (qualification battle), Milano Cortina could finally give her the Olympic stage she deserves.
🎿 Freestyle Skiing
Kirsty Muir – Freeski’s Rising Star
Kirsty Muir was Britain’s youngest athlete at Beijing 2022. She has since bounced back from injury to win her first World Cup and is a podium contender in slopestyle and big air.
Zoe Atkin – Halfpipe World Champion
Zoe Atkin claimed the 2025 World Championship halfpipe crown and heads to Italy as a medal favourite. With sister Izzy already an Olympic medallist, she’s ready to build the Atkin family legacy.
Chris McCormick – Analytical Freeskier
Chris McCormick brings physics and flair to freeski slopestyle and big air. Highly ranked, he’s Britain’s leading men’s freeskier heading to Milano Cortina.
Gus Kenworthy – Veteran with a Cause
Gus Kenworthy won Olympic silver for the USA in 2014 before switching to Team GB. Returning from retirement, he’s one of the sport’s most recognisable figures — both for his halfpipe skills and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Makayla Gerken Schofield – Moguls Personality
Makayla Gerken Schofield brings flair and fearlessness to moguls. Known for her creativity and openness, she’s one of the most engaging athletes in the freestyle squad.
Mateo Jeannesson – Moguls Rising Star
Mateo Jeannesson is the reigning World Junior Moguls Champion and looking to make his Olympic debut. With a strong social media presence, he’s one to watch for the future.
Lloyd Wallace – Britain’s Aerialist
Lloyd Wallace is Britain’s only aerial skier on the world stage. Having competed at both PyeongChang and Beijing, his daring jumps keep GB in the conversation in one of the Olympics’ most spectacular disciplines.
❄️ A Strong British Squad
From Alpine veterans like Dave Ryding to teenage trailblazers like Mia Brookes, Team GB’s snow sports squad for Milano Cortina 2026 is its deepest ever. Whether you’re following the medal favourites or the comeback stories, Britain will be a team to watch in Italy.
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