Which Olympic luge medalists are returning for Milan Cortina 2026?
Several familiar faces from the Beijing podium are expected to make another Olympic run in Milan Cortina. For Team USA, Emily Sweeney, Ashley Farquharson, and Summer Britcher all have been named to the national squad for the 2025–26 season. All three bring extensive Olympic and World Cup experience, and their continued presence signals that the United States will have a seasoned core in women’s singles.
Germany, as always, is expected to return with a deep and roster. Beijing silver medalist Anna Berreiter since has captured both world and European titles, cementing her status as a gold-medal favorite in 2026. Austria’s Wolfgang Kindl, who claimed men’s singles silver in Beijing, has remained a consistent force in international competition, becoming the first sliding athlete to win in the men’s singles and doubles races at a single World Cup, and still is considered among the sport’s most technically gifted athletes.