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15-Year-Old Abby Winterberger Becomes Youngest U.S. Olympian

2/10/2026

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Abby Winterberger, a 15-year-old snowboarder from Truckee, California, is the youngest U.S. Olympian at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Winterberger started on local slopes as a junior.
Cooper Davidson, Winterberger's coach, notes Winterberger's impressive performances leading up to the Olympics.
Expectations for a medal are tempered by the event's high difficulty, even as she aims to learn from peers.

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Story summary

Abby Winterberger, a 15-year-old snowboarder from Truckee, California, is the youngest U.S. Olympian at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Winterberger started on local slopes as a junior.
Cooper Davidson, Winterberger's coach, notes Winterberger's impressive performances leading up to the Olympics.
Expectations for a medal are tempered by the event's high difficulty, even as she aims to learn from peers.