Four athletes to make up Team Ireland for next month’s Winter Olympics in ItalyThe Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) has confirmed a four-athlete Team Ireland squad for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Thomas Maloney Westgård is the veteran of the team, and is set to compete in his third Olympic Games, when he will become only the second man to ever compete in three winter games. Thomas was born in a small island called Leka in Norway to a Galway mother and Norwegian father, and following a hugely successful few seasons, he competes for professional team Team Aker Dæhlie. Team Ireland Chef de Mission for Milano Cortina 2026, Nancy Chillingworth, said, “This team reflects the progress of Irish winter sport and the exceptional standards required to compete at Olympic level. "We are excited to see three new names on the Irish team, and are looking forward to welcoming Thomas back.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2026 18:26 UTC