Winter Sports

BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today celebrated Vermonter Spencer Wood and all Team USA athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, which begin tomorrow, Friday, March 6 in Italy. Mr. Wood, of Pittsfield, VT will compete as a member of the Team USA Para Alpine Ski Team.  “Vermont is so proud of our incredible paralympic athletes on Team USA, and I look forward to cheering on Spencer and all…

BURLINGTON, VT – This week, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) submitted a Statement for the Congressional Record celebrating the success of Team USA Olympians from Vermont and athletes with Vermont connections, who competed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.   The 2026 Winter Games in Italy showcased the very best of international athletic competition, with Team USA earning a record-breaking 33 medals. Athletes with ties to the State of…