02/06/2026
The Olympic Winter Games begin tomorrow in Milano Cortina, bringing nearly 3,000 athletes from 90 nations to the world stage.
It’s a powerful reminder of how much the Games have grown, and how Lake Placid helped shape that legacy.
In 1932, 252 athletes from 17 nations gathered here. By 1980, it grew to 1,072 athletes from 37 nations.
No matter the size, the spirit has always been the same: the world coming together through winter sport.
We’re especially cheering on our local athletes who were born and raised here, those who live here now, and the countless that have trained and competed on our historic venues over the years... along with every athlete chasing their Olympic dream.
Tate Frantz, Born & raised Lake Placid | Ski Jumping
Sean Hollander, Born & raised Lake Placid | Luge
Sophia Kirby, Born & raised Ray Brook | Luge
Summer Britcher, Lake Placid | Luge
Jasmine Jones, Lake Placid | Bobsled
Josh Williamson, Lake Placid | Bobsled
Mystique Ro, Lake Placid | Skeleton
Emily Fischnaller, Lake Placid | Luge
Chevonne Forgan, Lake Placid | Luge
Marcus Mueller, Lake Placid | Luge
Jonny Gustafson, Saranac Lake | Luge
Ansel Haugsjaa, Lake Placid | Luge
Ashley Farquharson, Lake Placid | Luge
Zachary DiGregorio, Lake Placid | Luge
Frank Del Duca, Saranac Lake | Bobsled
Chevonne Forgan, Lake Placid | Luge
We hope you can hear us cheering from Lake Placid! Let the Games begin! ✨️
PC Logan Swney
