They’ve trained hard to reach their goal, the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Games are underway in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Three New Brunswickers are ready to represent.

Short track speed skaters Courtney Saurault of Moncton and Rikki Doak of Fredericton will compete, along with Brendan Corey, who is originally from New Brunswick. He’ll be competing for Team Australia in the same sport.

Serving in support roles with the men’s hockey team are David Alexander of Moncton, as goaltending consultant; Ryan Hamilton of Fredericton, as mental performance consultant; and Mitchell Furlotte of Bathurst, as hockey operations manager.

Jessica Sears of Memramcook has been selected to the Canadian Olympic team mission staff as a registered massage therapist, providing support to the hockey, figure skating and speedskating teams.

Raoul LeBlanc of Memramcook will be a member of the technical judges panel in figure skating.

“It’s a proud moment to see athletes representing New Brunswick at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy,” said Premier Susan Holt. “As they compete on the world stage, they carry with them the support and encouragement of people back home who will be cheering them on, every step of the way.”

The 2026 Winter Olympics continue until February 22.