Here’s how California Paralympians represented Team USA at Milano Cortina 2026

What you need to know: Three Californians represented Team USA at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. These athletes are world class competitors whose resilience and dedication to their sport is an inspiration to all in the Golden State and around the world.

SACRAMENTO - The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games brought together elite athletes from around the world, showcasing the extraordinary determination, skill, and resilience that define the Paralympic movement. Competing across snow and ice, Team USA athletes demonstrated the strength of adaptive sports while inspiring audiences worldwide.

Among those representing the United States were three athletes from California, whose dedication and achievements highlight the talent and perseverance found across the Golden State. Team USA brought home 24 medals from the Milano Cortina games with California helping secure 3 medals for the red white and blue.

California is proud to support these exceptional athletes as they represent our state and our nation at the Paralympic Winter Games. This determination and perseverance inspires communities across California and reflects the very best of our state.

Governor Gavin Newsom

Californian's who represented Team USA

Kate Delson, of San Diego, won gold and silver medals this year at Milano Cortina. At just 20 years old, she is the youngest member of Team USA's Para snowboard team. Since the age of 6, Delson has been snowboarding along the slopes of California's Eastern Sierras. She is an inspiration to the next generation of future athletes, and we honor her for her grit and commitment as she brings her first Paralympic medals back to San Diego.

Jen Lee, who is now a four-time Paralympic gold medalist, brings the Bay Area another medal from Milano Cortina. California is proud of Lee and the rest of Team USA's sled hockey team for their hard work to bring home a medal for the United States. While we honor Lee for his commitment to Team USA, California also honors him for his service as a U.S. Army Veteran - showing up for America in service and in sport.

Matthew Brewer, a Huntington Beach native, represented Team USA in Para alpine skiing in the sitting classification. A returning Paralympian and former nationally ranked snowboarder, Brewer's journey through adversity has led him back to the world stage to compete among the top athletes. His perseverance and dedication reflect the determination that defines the Paralympic movement.