South Africa at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: All athletes and sports

This year’s selection surpasses South Africa’s previous largest Winter Olympic team of four athletes, sent to the 1960 Games in Squaw Valley. In total, 12 athletes have represented the country across seven previous Winter Games, with South Africa seeking its first Olympic medal as the team heads to Milano Cortina

TEAM SA SQUAD FOR 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS

Men: Thomas Weir (slalom & giant slalom), Matthew Smith (cross-country)

Women: Lara Markthaler (slalom & giant slalom), Malica Malherbe (freestyle skiing), Nicole Burger (skeleton)

Coaches: Robert Weir (slalom & giant slalom), Christian Markthaler (slalom & giant slalom), Ole Ensrud (cross-country), Rhys Thornbury (skeleton)