The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy hold their opening ceremony this Friday, though some games have already begun. The US Olympic Team is sending over 232 athletes, with a fairly even 115 women and 117 men, with ages ranging from 15 to 54. Of those 232, 28 are originally from Massachusetts, attended school here, or currently live here. Here are the five of our fellow Yankees who currently reside in the state, proudly searching for the Dunkin’ Donuts di Milano, should you not know who to root for:
Spencer Akira Howe of Norwood (Figure Skating), Emily Chan of Norwood (Figure Skating), Jessie Diggins of Wakefield (Cross-Country Skiing), Zack DiGregorio of Medway (Luge – Men’s Doubles), and Maxim Naumov of Norwood (Figure Skating).
The opening ceremony in Milan will take place live at 2:00 pm on Friday, though NBC/Peacock will also show their own live coverage of the event at 8:00 pm.
By Sam Bishop