CU at the Olympics

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CU at the Olympics

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February 14th

Buffs have their best day at the Olympics on Saturday

From CUBuffs.com … Colorado athletes competed across alpine skiing, biathlon and cross country Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, highlighted by an Olympic debut and a top-30 finish.

Sarchett Moves Up in Olympic Debut

Former Buff Ryder Sarchett made his Olympic debut in the men’s giant slalom, finishing 25th at the Stelvio Ski Center.

Starting 26th, Sarchett moved up one position overall after a strong second run. He sat 29th after the opening run before climbing four spots in the final standings.

His second run was especially strong in the closing stages, where he recorded top-15 sector times in each of the final two splits to secure his finish.

Reid Battles Conditions in Biathlon Sprint

Former Buff Joanne Reid finished 72nd in the women’s 7.5K sprint biathlon at the Anterselva Biathlon Arnea.

Reid turned in another solid performance on the shooting range, hitting all five prone targets and going 4-for-5 in the standing stage. She ranked third among the four American competitors.

Starting ninth of 91 athletes, Reid faced challenging conditions after fresh snowfall early in the competition, putting early starters at a disadvantage.

Alev Rebounds With Top-30 Finish

Former Buff Alvar Alev delivered a strong rebound performance in the men’s 10K freestyle at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, finishing 28th.

Alev got out quickly, posting the 21st-fastest time at the 1.8K split, and maintained a position inside the top 30 throughout the race.

Current Buff Hugo Hinckfuss also competed, finishing 66th for Australia in his third race of the Olympic Games.

Up Next

Nearing the midpoint, there is still a lot of Olympic action ahead for the Buffaloes.  The mixed team snowboard cross take place Sunday.

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February 9th

Four Buffs compete in first weekend of the Olympic Games

From CUBuffs.com …   Four current and former Colorado athletes opened competition at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Sunday, highlighted by strong national-leading performances in both alpine skiing and cross country.

Gray Leads Canada in Downhill

Former Buff Cass Gray finished 26th in the women’s downhill, posting a time of 1:41.99. She was the top finisher for Canada in the event.

Gray finished 5.89 seconds behind gold medalist Breezy Johnson of the United States.

The downhill serves as a tune-up for Gray’s top event, the giant slalom, which is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15.

Three Buffs Compete in Skiathlon

The men’s 10K+10K skiathlon — the first cross country event of the Games — featured three Buffs representing three different nations.

Freshman Jakob Moch led the Colorado trio, finishing 33rd in 49:08.9, 2:57.9 behind Norway’s Johannes Klæbo, who won the gold medal. Moch was third among German skiers, trailing his brother Friedrich Moch (26th) and Florian Notz (28th).

Former Buff Alvar Alev placed 38th in 49:27.7, finishing 3:16.7 behind the winner. He was Estonia’s top finisher.

Current Buff Hugo Hinckfuss finished 56th in 53:21.6, 7:10.0 back of Klæbo. Hinckfuss led the Australian contingent, finishing just ahead of teammate Steve De Campo by less than three seconds.

UP NEXT

Cross country competition continues Wednesday, Feb. 11, with the classic sprint. Hinckfuss is confirmed for the event, while Moch and Alev are pending selection.

Feb. 11 also marks the Olympic debut for former Buff Joanne Reid, who will compete in the women’s 15K individual biathlon.

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February 6th

Eight Buffs competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics

… Note … Scheduled competition for CU athletes below. I will post updates on days Buffs are competing, along with their results … 

From CUBuffs.com … The University of Colorado Boulder has eight known Olympians competing in Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, a list that includes two current members of the CU Ski Team, four former members and two former students.

The Olympics take place Feb. 6-22 and below you’ll find all the information you need to cheer on the Buffs in Italy.

The games will be primarily broadcast on NBC, USA Network and CNBC in the United States with live streaming of every event on Peacock.  NBC will have daily daytime and prime time coverage and Peacock will also offer the “Gold Zone” which offer whip-around coverage of major moments.

Opening Ceremony:
The 2026 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies take place Friday, Feb. 6, and will air live at Noon MT on NBC.

Meet the CU-Connected Olympians

Alvar Alev — Cross-Country Skiing, Estonia
Alev returns for his second Olympic Games after making his debut in Beijing in 2022. The former CU standout — a three-time All-American — brings veteran experience to Estonia’s distance roster and continues a long tradition of Buffs competing at the highest levels of Nordic racing.

Stacy Gaskill — Snowboarding, Team USA
Gaskill’s return to the Olympic stage after recovering from a torn ACL is a testament to perseverance. A 2022 Olympian in snowboard cross, she has overcome adversity to secure her place on the U.S. team once again and will compete in both individual and mixed formats.

Cass Gray — Alpine Skiing, Canada
After winning the NCAA giant slalom title as a Buff, Gray has become a fixture on the international circuit and now earns her second consecutive Olympic selection for Team Canada. She returns to the Games stronger and more seasoned, poised for top-level competition in the technical alpine events.

Hugo Hinckfuss — Cross-Country Skiing, Australia
A current University of Colorado Buffalo and veteran of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Hinckfuss has carved out his place on the Australian cross-country squad again for 2026. A key contributor to the CU Nordic team, Hugo took a semester off from school to focus fully on training and now heads into Milano-Cortina as one of Australia’s top distance skiers.

Svea Irving — Freestyle Skiing, Team USA
Irving is one of the rising stars in freeski halfpipe, riding off multiple World Cup top-five results and an X Games podium into her first Olympic appearance. A CU graduate with a strong competitive resume, she brings both flair and consistency to the U.S. freestyle team.

Jakob Moch — Cross-Country Skiing, Germany
Freshman Jakob Moch made history as the first CU student ever to compete for Germany at the Winter Games. After a breakthrough World Cup debut in Davos — finishing 21st in a stacked field — Moch has balanced World Cup starts with his collegiate season and now takes that momentum to the Olympic stage.

Joanne Reid — Biathlon, Team USA
Reid’s path to Milano-Cortina is one of resilience: she qualified for her third Olympic team after a challenging comeback journey, demonstrating grit and competitiveness on the world stage. A proven performer in both skiing and marksmanship, Reid is making her third Olympic appearance.

Ryder Sarchett — Alpine Skiing, Team USA
A former CU skier and part of Colorado’s 2024 national championship squad, Sarchett punched his Olympic ticket after scoring his first World Cup points and building momentum throughout the season. He becomes the first U.S. alpine Olympian from CU in nearly three decades — a milestone moment in Buff alpine history.

2026 Winter Olympic Watch Guide: CU Competitor Schedule
Here’s how to follow the Buffs in action during the first half of the Games (all times MT with local CET Central European Time also noted):

Sunday, Feb. 8

• Cross-Country 10K + 10K Skiathlon — Alev, Hinckfuss, Moch — 4:30 AM (12:30 PM CET)

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• Cross-Country Classic Sprints — Hinckfuss — 1:15 AM (9:15 AM CET)
• Biathlon 15 K Individual — Reid — 6:15 AM (2:15 PM CET)

Friday, Feb. 13

• Snowboard Cross — Gaskill — 5:30 AM (1:30 PM CET)

Saturday, Feb. 14

• Alpine Giant Slalom — Sarchett — 2:00 AM (10 AM CET)
• Biathlon 7.5 K Sprint — Reid — 6:45 AM (2:45 PM CET)

Sunday, Feb. 15

• • Alpine Giant Slalom — Gray — 2:00 AM (10 AM CET)
• • Cross-Country 10K Freestyle — Alev, Hinckfuss, Moch — 3:45 AM (11:45 AM CET)
• • Snowboard Mixed Team Cross — Gaskill — 5:45 AM (1:45 PM CET)
• • Biathlon 10 K Pursuit — Reid — 6:45 AM (2:45 PM CET)

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• Cross-Country Team Freestyle Sprint — Hinckfuss — 2:15 AM (10:15 AM CET)
• Biathlon 4×6 K Relay — Reid — 6:45 AM (2:45 PM CET)

Thursday, Feb. 19 & Saturday, Feb. 21

• Freestyle Halfpipe (Qualifying + Finals) — Irving — Feb. 19: 11:30 AM (7:30 PM CET), Feb. 21: 11:30 AM (7:30 PM CET)
• Cross-Country 50K Classic Mass Start — Alev — 3:00 AM (11 AM CET) — Feb. 21

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