O’Brien, like many others, did most of her early career training at Palisades Tahoe. Other Sierra-based athletes include Tahoe City resident and three-time Olympian Bryce Bennett, who will be competing in speed events as a new dad, and two-time Olympians and close friends Keely Cashman, from Strawberry, and AJ Hurt, from Carnelian Bay.

The Opening Ceremony will take place at Milano’s San Siro Olympic Stadium on 6 February 2026, featuring world stars including Andrea Bocelli, Mariah Carey and Laura Pausini. On 6 February 2026, the Opening Ceremony will light up Milano’s iconic San ...