16 Athletes Named to US World Juniors Alpine Team

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 16 athletes representing the United States at the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, March 7-15, 2026.

The 2026 team is composed of a strong group of Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes from the B and C teams, as well as top U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes from the Regional Development Team and club teams across the nation. The Regional Development teams consist of the best 14-21-year-olds in the country and are recognized by selection to a Regional Team depending on where they race.

The U.S. has a long history of strong results at the Junior World Championships with many World Cup athletes as former medalists and winners, including current Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Lauren Macuga, Paula Moltzan, River Radamus and Ryder Sarchett.

On the women’s side, three-time Junior World Championships medalist Elisabeth Bocock returns. Bocock has had a strong season on the World Cup tour already with multiple top 15 finishes in giant slalom. Two-time Junior World Championships medalist in the team combined and team parallel Stanley Buzek returns as well and will be one to watch in the slalom.

“This year’s Junior World Championship team showcases an outstanding group of athletes who have already demonstrated their potential with strong performances at the NorAm level and beyond,” said Chip Knight, Alpine Development Director of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. “Blending valuable experience with emerging talent, this group is well-positioned to achieve meaningful individual results while contributing to a strong team effort for the U.S.”

The 2026 Junior Worlds includes downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom along with a team alpine combined and mixed team event. Live timing will be provided by the International Ski Federation (FIS).

2026 FIS ALPINE JUNIOR WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

(Name, Hometown; Club; Birthdate)

Women:

• Elisabeth Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Rowmark; 9/3/2005)

• Julia Cunningham (Truckee, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 10/19/2007)

• Logan Grosdidier (Wenatchee, WA; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 12/16/2008)

• Maya Maxson (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 5/22/2009)

• Beatrice May (East Burke, VT; Regional Development Team/Dartmouth College; 11/24/2006)

• Mari Renick (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/5/2009)

• Katie Rowekamp (Girdwood, AK; Regional Development Team/Burke Mountain Academy; 10/10/2009)

• Viktoria Zaytseva (Edwards, CO; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/18/2007)

Men:

• Stanley Buzek (Silverthorne, CO; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Team Summit; 8/18/2005)

• Maximilien Hoder (Stowe, VT; Apex 2100; 9/12/2005)

• John Kerbaugh (Williston, VT; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Mount Mansfield Academy; 11/11/2005)

• Alex Krupka (Vail, CO; Regional Development Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/30/2006)

• Aksel Lindenmeyr (Crested Butte, CO; Regional Development Team/Apex 2100; 11/25/2005)

• Jeremy Nolting (Steamboat, CO; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 7/26/2005)

• Jevin Palmquist (Eagen, MN; Regional Development Team/Team Summit; 3/6/2007

• Mattias Wilson (Jackson, WY; Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy; 10/6/2006)

NARVIK 2026 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

• March 5 – Downhill training

• March 6 – Downhill training

• March 7 – Men’s and women’s downhill

• March 8 – Women’s super-G and team combined

• March 9 – Men’s super-G and team combined

• March 11 - Team parallel

• March 12 - Women’s giant slalom

• March 13 - Men’s giant slalom

• March 14 - Women’s slalom

• March 15 - Men’s slalom

More event information can be found here.