Spain at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Table of Contents

• Complete List of Spanish Athletes Competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
• Top Spanish Medal Contenders for the 2026 Winter Olympics
• How Many Medals Can Spain Expect at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
• FAQ on Spain’s 2026 Medal Chances

For the 2026 Winter Olympics, Spain reached the milestone of 20 athletes for the second time in history. Known for its warm climate, Spain has sent more athletes to the 2024 Summer Olympics than to all the Winter Olympics combined. In Paris, 383 athletes competed for Spain, while the country has sent a total of 243 athletes to all Winter Games, including the current delegation.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Spanish athletes will compete in six out of sixteen sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Ski Mountaineering, Snowboarding, and Speed Skating.

In addition to the leading group of 20 athletes, there are three reserves in the national team: Javier Lliso (Freestyle Skiing), Leanna Garcia (Bobsleigh), and Adrian Rodriguez (Skeleton).

Here is the list of Spain’s alpine skiers competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games:

Athlete	Event
Joaquin Salarich Baucells	Men’s slalom
Arrieta Rodriguez Elosegui	Women’s slalom

Below is the list of Spain’s ski mountaineering athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games:

Athlete	Event
Oriol Cardona Coll	Men’s sprint Mixed relay
Ot Ferrer Martinez	Men’s spring
Ana Alonso Rodriguez	Women’s sprint Mixed relay
Maria Costa Diez	Women’s sprint

Here are Spain’s speed skating athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics:

Athlete	Event
Nil Llop Izquierdo	Men’s 500m
Daniel Milagros Herce	Men’s 1000m

The following are Spain’s snowboarding athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics:

Athlete	Event
Queralt Castellet Ibanez	Women’s halfpipe
Nora Cornell Pato	Women’s big air Women’s slopestyle
Lucas Eguibar Breton	Men’s cross
Alvaro Romero Villanueva	Men’s cross

Here are Spain’s figure skating athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics:

Athlete	Event
Tomas Llorenc Guarino Sabate	Men’s single skating
Tim Frederick Dieck Fuchs	Ice dance
Olivia Sophie Smart Bishop	Ice dance
Asaf Kazimov	Ice dance
Sofia Val Garcia	Ice dance

These are Spain’s cross-country skiing athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics:

Athlete	Event
Bernat Selles Gasch	Men’s sprint Team sprint
Jaume Pueyo Repullo	Men’s sprint Team sprint
Marc Collell Pantebre	Men’s sprint

From 1994 to 2018, Spain went without winning a medal at the Winter Olympics. However, the country’s 24-year wait ended in South Korea, where Spain secured two bronze medals. Regino Hernandez earned bronze in the men’s snowboard cross, and Javier Fernandez won bronze in men’s singles figure skating.

At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Spain took home one medal, with Queralt Castellet claiming silver in the women’s halfpipe snowboarding event. This made her the first Spanish athlete to win a silver medal at the Winter Games.

For the 2026 Olympics, the athletes who secured medals in 2018 won’t be competing, so much of the focus will be on Queralt Castellet. We’ve identified the key athletes, including Castellet, who could contend for top spots and medals at the upcoming Winter Games.

At 36 years old, Queralt Castellet will be competing in her sixth Winter Olympics. She made her debut in 2006 at just 17, finishing 26th in Italy. Four years later, she improved to 12th place in Canada. With each successive Games, her performance continued to rise: 11th place in 2014, 7th in 2018, and a silver medal in 2022.

Her silver medal in 2022 remains the pinnacle of her career. Before that, she earned silver at the 2015 World Championships and bronze in 2021. In 2020, she also won gold at the Winter X Games. However, since 2022, she has not claimed any major new titles.

Given her age, it is uncertain whether she will be able to replicate her podium success in 2026. Still, the snowboarder who made history for Spain with her silver medal continues to be regarded as one of the country’s strongest hopes for a top result at the Winter Olympics.

Lucas Eguibar, 31, is another strong contender in snowboarding for Spain, alongside Queralt Castellet. This will be his fourth consecutive Olympic appearance. He secured 7th place in both 2014 and 2022, and finished 33rd in 2018. At the 2021 World Championships, Eguibar claimed a gold medal. In the first round of the 2023–24 FIS Snowboard World Cup, he earned third place.

While major bookmakers do not consider Eguibar one of the top favorites and project him to finish outside the top ten, he remains one of Spain’s athletes with the potential to achieve a strong result. His sports odds for a podium finish are generally placed in the middle range, reflecting both his solid track record and the strong competition in the event. The top competitors in this event are Eliot Grondin from Canada, Adam Lambert from Australia, and Jonas Chollet from France.

Oriol Cardona, 31, is a prominent ski mountaineer and skyrunner who heads into the 2026 Winter Olympics in excellent form. He won gold medals in the sprint event at both the 2023 and 2025 World Championships. Additionally, he secured gold at the 2022 and 2024 European Championships in the same event.

Ski mountaineering will make its debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for the sport, as it will be the first Olympic appearance for all athletes competing.

Cardona is not only considered one of the top favorites but also a strong contender for the gold medal. If he achieves this, it would be Spain’s first Winter Olympic gold since 1972.

Alongside 31-year-old Ana Alonso Rodriguez, Cardona will also compete in the mixed relay event. The pair claimed silver in the event at the 2025 World Championships and are expected to have strong medal chances at the Olympics. This gives Spain a good opportunity to secure at least one medal at its third consecutive Winter Games.

For 24 years, Spain went without a medal at the Winter Olympics, but the drought ended in 2018. In 2022, Queralt Castellet made history by securing the country’s first-ever silver medal, and as the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, there is renewed hope for at least one more podium finish.

A lot of the expectations are centered on Queralt Castellet and Lucas Eguibar, both of whom will be competing in their sixth and fourth Olympic Games, respectively. Their wealth of experience is a significant advantage for the national team.

Spain’s potential for a breakthrough at the 2026 Winter Games could come in the newly introduced ski mountaineering event, where Oriol Cardona is one of the top gold medal contenders. Additionally, a medal in the mixed relay event is also within reach, with Cardona teaming up with Ana Alonso Rodriguez.

Having won just five Winter Olympic medals in its history, Spain’s expectations are measured, but there is still optimism that the team will return from Italy with at least one new medal.

Spain will be represented by 20 athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, including 13 men and 7 women. They will compete across six sports.

Spain will have athletes in six disciplines: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Ski Mountaineering, Snowboarding, and Speed Skating.

The leading medal contender for Spain is Oriol Cardona, who will compete in ski mountaineering, a sport making its Olympic debut. Alongside Ana Alonso Rodriguez, he will also compete in the mixed relay event, where they have strong medal prospects. Snowboarders Queralt Castellet, who won silver in 2022, and Lucas Eguibar are also seen as potential medalists.

In Spain, there are two official broadcasters of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. RTVE will provide coverage on TV, web, and app, while HBO Max will show the Games on web and app.

As of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Spain has won a total of five medals: one gold (1972), one silver (2022), and three bronze.