Dawn Fritz+FollowIdaho athletes heading to 2026 Winter OlympicsFive athletes from Idaho are set to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, and their stories are seriously inspiring. Sammy Smith from Boise, a standout in both soccer and skiing, is making her Olympic debut while juggling Division I soccer at Stanford. Chase Josey from Hailey is back for his third Olympic run in snowboard halfpipe, and Breezy Johnson from Victor is fresh off two golds at the World Championships. Ketchum locals John Steel Hagenbuch and Ryder Sarchett round out the team, both already Junior World Champs. How do you think Idaho’s homegrown talent will fare on the world stage? #Sports #IdahoProud #WinterOlympics00Share
davidsonbrandon+FollowIdaho’s Samantha Smith races toward Olympic dreamsSamantha Smith just pulled off something incredible—after starring in Stanford’s soccer championship run, she switched gears and landed a career-best 12th place in the World Cup Skate Sprint in Germany, making her the top American in the field. For those in Boise and Sun Valley, this is huge: Smith grew up here, and her rise in Nordic skiing could mean Idaho is about to have another Olympian. With the Olympic team selection days away, the excitement and pride in our community are real. How do you think her multi-sport background has fueled her success? #Sports #IdahoProud #Olympics00Share
