Olympics
U.S. Ski and Snowboard has announced the women’s combined teams for Tuesday, February 10. An alpine combined team consists of two skiers, a speed and a tech skier. The speed skier will race a downhill while the tech skier will compete in a slalom run and the combined time counts.
Team USA will send four teams:
Team 1
Breezy Johnson & Mikaela Shiffrin
After Johnson’s gold medal performance in downhill, there was little doubt about who would anchor Team USA’s top pairing. Johnson teams up with the sport’s most decorated skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, forming a combination of raw speed and unmatched technical precision. The duo already proved their chemistry at the 2025 World Championships, where they captured gold in the team combined event, and expectations will be sky-high as they enter the Olympic spotlight as the clear favorites.
- Related: Breezy Johnson & Mikaela Shiffrin Win Inaugural Alpine Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships
Team 2
Jacqui Wiles & Paula Moltzan
Another exciting partnership, Wiles and Moltzan bring experience and consistency to Team 2. Wiles’ power and Moltzan’s slalom reliability make this a well-rounded pairing capable of challenging for a podium spot if they put together clean runs. Moltzan is currently the sixth ranked slalom skier in the World Cup and has placed second several times this season—a podium could well be within reach for the pair.
Team 3
Bella Wright & Nina O’Brien
Wright and O’Brien form a younger but quietly compelling pairing. Wright’s aggressive skiing style on the speed side pairs well with O’Brien’s smooth, controlled technical skiing. While they may not arrive with the same medal expectations as the top two teams, their combination has the potential to surprise, particularly if conditions favor precision and confidence under pressure.
Team 4
Keely Cashman & AJ Hurt
“Somehow they let us be partners,” the duo joked on social media, sharing a carousel of photos that trace their friendship back years. Cashman and Hurt met through the Palisades Tahoe racing program and have been inseparable ever since, rising through the ranks together. Their chemistry is undeniable, and while they may be the most light-hearted pairing in the field, they also bring serious talent — making them not only the most entertaining team to watch, but one that should not be underestimated when the racing begins.
The men’s combined was held yesterday, Monday, February 9, and saw a fierce battle between Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. In the end, Switzerland walked away with gold and silver, while Austria tied with Switzerland 1 for silver. Team USA was represented by River Radamus and Kyle Negomir who finished in 19th place.
The women’s team combined will be held at 4:30 a.m. ET for the downhill and 8:00 a.m. ET for slalom.
