In Person of Interest, we engage with individuals who are currently capturing our attention regarding their ongoing and past projects. Next, we connect with members of Team USA, set to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan.
Once the competition’s snow settles, the world’s top athletes trade the finish line for a meal. We inquired with members of Team USA who are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics about their cravings after striving for gold. Dismiss strict diets and meticulously measured protein shakes.
These Olympians long for pure comfort food. Imagine cheesy, saucy chicken parmesan or classic pepperoni pizza drizzled with hot honey—even surf-and-turf makes the list. It’s perhaps not surprising: plenty of pasta and protein. From snowboarders to figure skaters, they all quickly mentioned a nostalgic favorite—given their extensive travel, can you really fault them?
They demonstrate that there’s no universal approach on the path to success.
AUDREY CROWLEY | PARALYMPIC ALPINE SKI
I enjoy creating a few sushi rolls, including my favorite salmon and lemon roll, which has a slight fruity taste. It’s such a delightful meal to share with my family.
NICK GOEPPER | FREESTYLE SKI
I’m choosing chicken Parmesan because it’s salty and savory. There’s a lot of flavors, and it’s incredibly satisfying.
