Tn the snows and Italian slopes of Milan-Cortina 2026 a more intimate story is staged, made up of blood ties, shared training sessions, healthy rivalries and unconditional support. At these Games, many pairs of brothers and sisters share the passion for sport and the Olympic tension. For them, the road to the podium has been traveled together since childhood, with a common goal: Olympic gold.
Flora and Miro Tabanelli, family freestyle
Raised on the snows of Corno alle ScaleFlora and Miro Tabanelli are the young and bold face of Italian freestyle skiing. Flora18 years old, in 2025 she became the first Italian to conquer the General freestyle World Cup and Big Air World Cup. Next to her, Mirothe older brother, achieved a historic second place in the Beijing 2024 Big Air. In Milan-Cortina they will both compete in Slopestyle and Big Airsharing not only the track but also a path built together since childhood.
Nicol and Nadia Delago, speed like sisters
On the legendary Olimpia delle Tofane, Nicol and Nadia Delago they ran side by side. Originating from Val Gardenaembody the tradition and power of Italian downhill. Nicol started 2026 by taking his first World Cup victory in Tarvisio, while Nadiaalready an Olympic bronze medalist in Beijing 2022, faces the home Games with the experience of someone who can handle Olympic pressure.
Tara and Tabitha Peterson, strategy and complicity
In the US curling, Tara and Tabitha Peterson they bring a rare complicity to the slopes. Sisters also in strategy, they read the game together and support each other with gestures and looks refined over the years. Their strength lies in mutual trusta precious advantage between victory and defeat.
Mark and Karen Chanloung, Italian by choice, Thai by flag
Mark and Karen Chanloungcross-country skiers born in Gressoney, compete for the Thailandhis father’s country of origin. They live and train in the Italian Alps, making these Games a sort of Olympics “at home”. For both of us, this is the third consecutive Olympic participationa goal that combines constancy, identity and family bond.
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, brothers on the ice
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk they are two brothers who grew up on the ice. Speed, aggression and team spirit come naturally when you have a brother at your side who knows your every move. At Milano-Cortina 2026, their agreement will be a unique advantage in a ice hockey of the highest level.
Henri, Henniyah and Helaina Rivers, a dream divided into three
The Jamaican twins Henniyah, Henri IV and Helaina Rivers they had the goal of all three qualifying in alpine skiing. Alone Henri Rivers IV he obtained the Olympic pass to compete in the men’s special slalom in Bormio. The sisters, although not qualified, will be present in Italy to support their brother, demonstrating that the team and family spirit goes beyond the podium.
Birk and Svea Irving, family freeskiers
Birk and Svea Irvingyoung promises of freeskiingthey tackle jumps, tricks and descents with incredible complicity. Raised in the mountains, they push each other to dare more and constantly improve. The presence of the brother or sister becomes a reality emotional and technical drivermaking each performance even more intense and spectacular.
Nika and Domen Prevc, children of art
Nika and Domen PrevSlovenian brother and sister, take to the slopes of ski jumping all the strength of their family bond. Nika (born 2005) e Sunday (born 1999) are two of the sons of the famous Slovenian jumping family Prevoriginally from Dolenja Vas. Raised in a family of champions, each jump is the result of years of shared training and healthy fraternal competition that pushes them to constantly surpass themselves. At Milano-Cortina 2026, the two Prevcs not only compete for medals, but also to demonstrate how much talent and the support of a family can make the difference in Olympic sport.
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