Washington native Cooper McLeod has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. Olympic speed skating team, according to his Team USA profile. McLeod competes in long track speed skating sprint events and earned his Olympic berth following a season that included podium finishes at the world championship level.

The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.

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Lee, 21, was born in San Diego and moved with her family to Bellevue when she was 6, after spending two years in South Korea.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina kicked off Feb. 4 with some curling events before the opening ceremony on Feb. 6.