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Southern California Athletes Shine on the Road to Milan-Cortina 2026
As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo approach, a significant number of Team USA athletes have strong ties to Southern California. currently, 12 Olympians representing the U.S. have, at some point, called Southern California home.
From SoCal Sun to Winter Snow
While many winter athletes train in mountainous regions, several prominent olympians honed their skills or grew up in the Southern California climate. Snowboarders Bea Kim and Chloe Kim are notable examples, having developed their passion for snowboarding under the SoCal sun. Others, like figure skater