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Jason Robertson, a top NHL scorer for the Dallas Stars, was disappointed not to be selected for the U.S. Olympic hockey team for Milano Cortina 2026, despite his strong season and belief in his abilities. Coaches and teammates expressed support for him, highlighting his talent and contributions to the team.
The US Olympic hockey roster, emphasizing team chemistry and versatility, was largely shaped by performances at the 4 Nations Face-Off, with key players like Quinn Hughes and Jack Hughes highlighted for their skills and roles. The team aims for its first gold since 1980 and is focused on building a cohesive unit rather than solely targeting Canada.
Adam Fox expressed disappointment after being informed he did not make the U.S. hockey team for the 2026 Winter Olympics, despite his strong season performance. The decision was communicated by US general manager Bill Guerin, and while Fox remains open to potential injury replacements, his focus remains on his NHL team, the New York Rangers.
Rangers players Adam Fox, J.T. Miller, and Vincent Trocheck received invites to the US Olympic team-building camp, which will help them potentially join Team USA for the 2026 Winter Games, with the final roster to be announced in January.
Caitlin Clark, the highly anticipated No. 1 draft pick in WNBA history, is in contention for a spot on the U.S. Olympic roster for the Paris Games. A committee led by U.S. 3x3 head coach Jennifer Rizzotti and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley will make the final decision, with the WNBA season set to break for the Olympics. The competition for roster spots is fierce, with experienced players and rising stars vying for positions, and the final roster likely won't be revealed until closer to the summer games.
Conner Mantz and Clayton Young, teammates and training partners at BYU, finished first and second at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, securing their spots on the Olympic team for Paris. The close friends, who have supported each other through personal and athletic challenges, will make their Olympic debuts this summer. Leonard Korir finished third and may also join the team, while experienced runners like Galen Rupp and Abdi Abdirahman faced challenges during the race.
Taylor Knibb secures her spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games with a fifth-place finish at the Paris test event triathlon, becoming the first American to automatically qualify. Knibb's impressive performance included a strong run split, beating out fellow American athletes. While she has earned her spot, the American team still needs to secure country slots at the end of the Olympic Qualification period.
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team gymnastics trials will be held in Minneapolis for the first time, with the Minneapolis Convention Center hosting the USA Gymnastics Championships starting on June 22, 2024, and the Olympic Trials at Target Center from June 27-30, 2024. The USAG National Congress and Trade Show and the USA Gymnastics for All National Championships & Gymfest will also be held in Minneapolis. The trials will determine the 2024 Olympic Team for the Paris Olympic Games, and all-session tickets are now on sale online.