The Los Angeles Times highlights a U.S. delegation of 232 athletes heading to Milan-Cortina, the largest Winter Games team in U.S. history, with potential to surpass the 228-athlete record from PyeongChang 2018.

The Times also profiles a wide slate of ten U.S. athletes to watch, pairing individual form and potential impact across winter sports.

Among the featured athletes is a generational U.S. curling group, blending veteran Olympians with rising stars as they pursue podium moments.

Lindsey Vonn makes a surprising comeback bid in Alpine skiing, returning from retirement with recent World Cup podiums and a win, while contending with a knee injury.

Aerin Frankel emerges as a standout goaltender for the U.S. in women’s hockey, noted for her performances in world championships and rivalry series against Canada.

The piece emphasizes perseverance and belief in chasing Olympic dreams, urging ongoing effort toward lofty goals.

Campbell Wright, who switched national allegiance from New Zealand to the U.S., is identified as the top American medal hopeful in biathlon after silver at the World Championships and solid World Cup results.

Red Gerard is highlighted as a rising snowboarder with a strong Beijing result and expectations for a comeback after a dip in 2022.

Kaysha Love is profiled as a top U.S. brakewoman in bobsleigh, rising in monobob and two-woman events with recent podiums.

Jordan Stolz stands out in speed skating, having claimed multiple world titles and entering as a strong medal contender across sprint distances.

Stolz’s sprint dominance across 500m, 1000m, and 1500m signals breakout medal potential for the U.S. in speed skating.

Anna Gibson is introduced in ski mountaineering as a rapid rise to the Olympics after switching from alpine and cross-country backgrounds.