As many look forward to the Winter Olympics this year being held in Milano-Cortina, we are excited to see all the athletic moms who will be competing. At Save the Storks, we believe that true empowerment is when we champion mothers to pursue their dreams and passions while raising their young ones.
Any mom will tell you, motherhood is an Olympic sport in and of itself. So to see many women excelling in their chosen sport all while balancing the call of motherhood is incredible. To do both is an outstanding feat and we are inspired by their perseverance and strength. And we’re sure that even as they embark on this challenging, high-stakes journey, the title they’ll be most proud of, medal or no medal, will still be: mom.
Here are the moms proudly representing the USA and competing for gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Elana Meyers Taylor (Team USA – Bobsled)
One of the most compelling stories of the Winter Games is Elana Meyers Taylor, a veteran U.S. bobsledder competing at her fifth Olympic Games at age 41. A decorated athlete with five Olympic medals to her name, Meyers Taylor is juggling elite competition with raising her two young sons, Nico (5) and Noah (3), both of whom are deaf.
Her journey back into competition after motherhood and through a demanding athletic schedule shows resilience and dedication for parents everywhere. “With my kids, there is so much more motivation into the journey and into making sure that this is really something I want to do because I really have to think about it. Every moment I’m on the ice is a moment that I’m not with them. So I have to make it worth it.”
Kaillie Humphries (Team USA – Monobob)
Another standout figure is Kaillie Humphries, a bobsled superstar who won the inaugural monobob gold in Beijing during the 2022 Winter Olympics. She remains a top medal contender heading into 2026.
Humphries is competing after giving birth to her son, Aulden, in 2024, highlighting the intense physical and emotional commitments of competing postpartum. “Coming back, it’s a very different body… but I do feel there’s a whole other level I could have never gotten to had I not been a mom.” Humphries has also said that she feels “stronger and more empowered” as a mom.
Her presence on the World Cup circuit and at the Olympics showcases how athlete mothers are reshaping perceptions of age, family life, and peak performance.
Kelly Curtis (Team USA – Skeleton)
In an inspiring story from the skeleton track, Kelly Curtis returns to the Olympic stage as a mom.
Curtis, 37, competes for the U.S. in Women’s Skeleton at this year’s Winter Olympics, and is preparing to race while sharing the experience with her young daughter, Maeve, born in late 2023. Her representation in the sliding sport adds depth to the narrative of mothers competing at the Winter Games, especially in disciplines demanding fearlessness and precision.
“I feel like I’m getting into motherhood at the best time in my sport.”
4. Tabitha Peterson Lovick and Tara Peterson (Team USA – Curling)
Tabitha Peterson Lovick, skip of the U.S. women’s curling team, is competing as a mom while leading her team at the highest level of the sport. As skip, Tabitha carries immense responsibility: calling shots, reading the ice, and guiding her teammates through split-second decisions under pressure. Doing so while balancing motherhood showcases a unique kind of leadership: one shaped by patience, perspective, and resilience beyond the rink.
Alongside her is her sister, Tara Peterson, a key member of the U.S. women’s curling team and a fellow mom. Together, the Peterson sisters bring more than talent to the ice, they bring a deep trust built over a lifetime, strengthened now by the shared experience of motherhood.
5. Kendall Coyne Schofield (Team USA – Hockey)
Known for her exceptional speed and competitive drive, Kendall Coyne Schofield competes as a new mom on one of the most physically demanding stages in sport. As an Olympian with three Olympic medals under her belt, Kendall says becoming a mom has fueled her to continue to excel as a hockey player. She gave birth to her son in 2023.
Kendall’s presence on the ice challenges the myth that motherhood slows ambition. Instead, it reveals how purpose can sharpen it. “I never wanted [my son] to think he was the reason I would stop playing hockey. He’s the reason that I continue to play hockey and go through this journey with him, whether he remembers it or not.” Schofield has also been vocal in supporting women so that they don’t have to choose between motherhood and career.
“So often when people think of a hockey mom, they think of the mom coming into the rink to watch her kids play. I look at being a hockey mom as redefining what a hockey mom may be. And for me, that’s playing hockey with my child cheering me on.”
6. Jasmine Jones (Team USA – Bobsled)
Competing in one of the fastest and most dangerous Winter Olympic sports, Jasmine Jones brings courage and composure to the bobsled track. Aside from being an athlete, Jones is also a proud member of the United States Air Force and a mother to a little girl, Jade. She says her family, especially her mother, has been a rock for her while she has chased her dreams.
Jones was a former collegiate track and field star and contemplated going professional. She was contacted by Olympic bobsleigh medalist Elana Meyers Taylor (fellow mom), who asked Jones to consider bobsled. She now competes alongside Kaillie Humphries (another fellow mom!) in the two-woman bobsled. They had success in the 2024-25 and 2025–26 Bobsleigh World Cup.
Her return to elite competition underscores the invisible work athlete moms do: rebuilding strength, confidence, and identity while carrying the emotional weight of motherhood.
A Shift in the Olympic Landscape
Press coverage notes that the Winter Games have more athlete-moms than ever before, with resources and programs emerging to support parent-athletes. For example, nonprofit initiatives like For All Mothers+ empower athlete moms with grants and support systems to focus on competition and family responsibilities.
Five of these Team USA moms (Meyers Taylor, Humphries, Curtis, T. Peterson-Lovick, and T. Peterson) received “Bring the Babies” grants from the nonprofit. These grants assist with childcare, lodging, and travel expenses to ensure their children can attend the 2026 Games.
Similar to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, this year’s Winter Olympics is predicted to also support moms with lactation rooms and special housing. They set a precedent by introducing the first-ever nursery and private breastfeeding spaces in the Athlete Village back in 2024.
Why These Stories Matter
Olympic athlete moms matter because they expand the story we tell women about their bodies, their callings, and their futures. They show young girls that dreams don’t have to shrink when life grows. A mother’s strength and determination can expand after childbirth, fueling them to go even farther in their field.
These Olympic moms are more than elite competitors. They are living proof of what happens when women are supported, empowered, and given the freedom to pursue both their calling and their children.
At Save the Storks, this is exactly what we work toward every day: walking alongside moms, believing in their strength, and providing practical support so they never feel forced to choose between their future and their family. Whether on the world’s biggest athletic stage or in the quiet moments of early motherhood, women thrive when they are met with dignity, resources, and hope. These athletes show the world what we see every day: when moms are supported, there is no limit to what they can achieve.
In a culture that often asks women to choose between nurturing others and pursuing greatness, these athletes stand as living proof that both can coexist.
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