Spain equals its historical record with a delegation of 20 athletes for Milano Cortina 2026

 

The Spanish Olympic Team confirms its international standing with a record-breaking participation in Italy

 

Spanish sport will experience a pivotal moment in the coming Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Milano Cortina 2026The national delegation will consist of 20 athletes, a number that matches the historical record reached in Sochi 2014This milestone, ratified this Tuesday by the Executive Committee in an extraordinary meeting, consolidates the presence of España on the global stage of winter sports.

 

The approved list reflects a balance between established disciplines and emerging sports, encompassing skating, skiing, and, for the first time, ski mountaineering. The technical breakdown of selected athletes by federation and discipline is detailed below.

 

Federation	Discipline	Selected Athletes
RFEDH (Ice)	Figure Skating (Dance)	Olivia Smart, Tim Dieck, Sofía Val, Asaf Kazimov
RFEDH (Ice)	Figure Skating (Individual)	Tomás Guarino
RFEDH (Ice)	Speed ​​Skating	Nil Llop, Daniel Milagros
RFEDI (Winter)	Alpine ski	Joaquim Salarich, Arrieta Rodríguez
RFEDI (Winter)	Cross-country skiing	Bernat Sellés, Jaume Pueyo, Marc Colell
RFEDI (Winter)	Snowboard (Cross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle)	Lucas Eguibar, Álvaro Romero, Queralt Castellet, Nora Cornell
FEDME (Mountain)	Ski Mountaineering	Oriol Cardona, Ana Alonso, Ot Ferrer, María Costa

 

Breakdown of participation in Ice Sports

 

La Real Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo It contributes seven players to the team. The dance duo of Olivia Smart y Tim Dieckwho will be making their Olympic debut together. SmartThese will be his second Games with the national team, while Dieck debuts under the Spanish flag after his time in Beijing 2022 with AlemaniaLikewise, the duo of Sofía Val y Asaf Kazimov He will make his debut after a historic qualification.

 

In the individual male sphere, Tomás Guarino will be the representative in figure skating. On the other hand, speed skating will experience an unprecedented moment with the participation of Nil Llop (500 meters) and Daniel Milagros (1.000 meters), becoming the first Spanish athletes to compete in this discipline at a Winter Games.

 

The Winter Sports Federation's commitment

 

La Real Federación Española de Deportes de Invierno The delegation is led in numbers with nine athletes. They will compete in alpine skiing. Joaquim Salarich y Arrieta Rodríguezwhile cross-country skiing will be covered by Bernat Sellés, Jaume Pueyo y Marc Colell.

 

El snowboard It maintains its strategic relevance with established figures such as Lucas Eguibar y Álvaro Romero in the form of cross, and the veteran Queralt Castellet en half pipeComplete the list Nora Cornellwho will defend España en slope style y big air.

 

Organizational milestone for the Mountain Federation

 

One relevant aspect from an institutional point of view is the role of the Federación Española de Deportes de Montaña y EscaladaWith the inclusion of ski mountaineering as an Olympic sport, this entity becomes the first Spanish federation with representation in both the Summer and Winter Games.

 

The four designated athletes are Oriol Cardona y Ana Alonso, who will compete in individual and mixed relay events, along with Ot Ferrer y María Costa, focused on individual competition.

• Modification deadline: The list may be subject to adjustments due to reassignment of positions until January 26.
• Possible expansion: It is possible that the final number of athletes on the Spanish Olympic Team will increase before the final closing date.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Spanish delegation

How many athletes will Spain send to Milan Cortina 2026?
The official delegation is made up of 20 athletes, matching the historical record of participation achieved in the Games of Sochi 2014.

What historical novelty does speed skating present?
Nil Llop y Daniel Milagros They will be the first Spaniards to compete in speed skating at a winter Olympic Games.

What milestone has the Mountain and Climbing Federation achieved?
Thanks to the debut of ski mountaineering, it becomes the first national federation to have active representation in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.