Team GB is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with a formidable final squad of 53 athletes, marking one of the largest contingents in recent history. This total, bolstered by the late inclusion of biathletes Jacques Jeffries and Shawna Pendry, exceeds the 50 athletes sent to Beijing in 2022 and approaches the record 58 from Pyeongchang in 2018.
Unprecedented Medal Prospects for British Winter Sports
The team arrives in Italy with an exceptionally strong portfolio of medal opportunities, a significant development highlighted by recent World Cup successes across multiple disciplines. British athletes have secured podium finishes this season in skeleton, bobsleigh, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing, signalling a potential breakthrough performance on the Olympic stage.
Curling Teams Lead World Rankings
Notably, British curling teams currently top the global rankings in both the mixed doubles and men's events, raising genuine expectations that Team GB could surpass its previous record of five medals, achieved at both the Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Games. This positions curling as a cornerstone of Britain's medal ambitions.
Biathlon Return After Eight-Year Absence
The addition of Jacques Jeffries and Shawna Pendry is particularly historic, as they become the first biathletes to represent Great Britain at a Winter Olympics since 2018. Jeffries, a former world junior medallist, and Pendry have earned their spots through dedicated qualification efforts, adding depth to the squad.
Eve Muirhead, Team GB's chef de mission, expressed her enthusiasm, stating: "I'm thrilled to be welcoming Jacques and Shawna to Team GB for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. This moment is a testament to the hard work they've put into achieving the dream of standing on that Olympic stage and I can't wait to see them in action. With their addition, our team for 2026 is now complete, and we're ready for the final push towards the Games."
Comprehensive Team GB Roster for Milan-Cortina 2026
The full squad showcases strength across a diverse range of winter sports, with notable contenders in several events:
Curling
- Bruce Mouat (men's team and mixed team)
- Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jr, Bobby Lammie, Kyle Waddell (men's team)
- Rebecca Morrison, Sophie Jackson, Sophie Sinclair, Jennifer Dodds, Fay Henderson (women's team)
- Jennifer Dodds also competes in mixed doubles with Bruce Mouat
Skeleton
Matt Weston, a prominent gold medal hopeful, leads the skeleton team alongside Marcus Wyatt, Amelia Coltman, Freya Tarbit, and Tabby Stoecker.
Bobsleigh
- Brad Hall (two-man and four-man bobsleigh)
- Taylor Lawrence (two-man and four-man bobsleigh)
- Leon Greenwood, Reg Cackett (four-man bobsleigh)
- Adele Nicoll (monobob and two-woman bobsleigh)
- Ashleigh Nelson (two-woman bobsleigh)
Ski and Snowboard
Park and Pipe: Zoe Atkin, Gus Kenworthy, Liam Richards (ski halfpipe); Chris McCormick, Kirsty Muir (ski slopestyle and Big Air); Mia Brookes, Maisie Hill, Txema Mazet-Brown (snowboard slopestyle and Big Air).
Alpine Skiing: Billy Major, Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor (slalom).
Cross-Country: James Clugnet, Joe Davies, Andrew Musgrave, Anna Pryce.
Snowboard Cross: Charlotte Bankes, Huw Nightingale (individual and team).
Ski Cross: Ollie Davies.
Moguls: Makayla Gerken Schofield, Mateo Jeannesson.
Figure Skating and Speed Skating
Figure Skating Team Event: Lilah Fear, Lewis Gibson, Phebe Bekker, James Hernandez (ice dance); Anastasia Vaipan-Law, Luke Digby (pairs); Kristen Spours (women's singles); Edward Appleby.
Short Track Speed Skating: Niall Treacy (men's 500m, 1000m, 1500m).
Speed Skating: Ellia Smeding (women's 1000m, 1500m).
Biathlon
Jacques Jeffries and Shawna Pendry complete the roster, with the team also including two travelling reserves: Alex Cartagena (four-man bobsleigh) and Kya Placide (two-woman bobsleigh).
This comprehensive and talented squad underscores Great Britain's growing stature in winter sports, with athletes poised to challenge for medals across multiple disciplines at the upcoming Olympic Games in Italy.
