Washington native Cooper McLeod has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. Olympic speed skating team, according to his Team USA profile. McLeod competes in long track speed skating sprint events and earned his Olympic berth following a season that included podium finishes at the world championship level.

Much like swimming in the Summer Olympics, there are nearly an endless number of speed skating events in the Winter Olympics. From short track to long track to

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway. Even though the Opening Ceremony won't be held until Friday evening in Milan, events began on Wednesday, including round-robin curling and Alpine skiing men's downhill training.

Short track speed skater Corinne Stoddard has qualified to compete for the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, according to her Team USA profile. Stoddard, 25, grew up in Federal Way.

The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.