Yes, the U.S. Olympic Ski Team may have alternates, but the specific details about alternates for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games have not been widely publicized. Typically, athletes who meet qualifying criteria but do not make the main roster may serve as alternates.
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"In high-level competitive ski racing (such as the Olympics), individual spots are earned through specific qualification points, meaning there are no designated alternates to replace an injured skier
If a qualified athlete is injured and cannot compete, that specific spot on the team is generally lost rather than filled by another skier"
" Injury Decisions: Athletes with injuries (e.g., torn ACL) may still choose to compete if cleared by medical staff, or they may withdraw, leaving that spot empty.
Therefore, a team cannot simply replace an injured, qualified skier with a new, unqualified athlete."
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