Short track speed skater Niall Treacy selected for Team GB at Milano Cortina 2026

With 50 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the British Olympic Association (BOA) has today confirmed Niall Treacy will represent Team GB in short track speed skating, competing across all three individual distances. 

Following his Olympic debut at Beijing 2022, Treacy aims to build on his experience when he heads to Italy off the back of a strong 2025 season which has so far seen him land a fourth place European Championship finish and multiple top-ten finishing positions on the World Tour.   

Niall Treacy, said: ''It is a huge honour to be selected for the Olympic Games, and with even greater goals and ambitions than in Beijing 2022, I’m incredibly proud to have the opportunity to return to the world’s biggest stage. Representing Team GB is something I never take for granted, and I’m equally proud to showcase short track speed skating as a sport. I’m excited to test myself against the very best in the world, build on the progress made over this cycle, and push for performances that reflect the work and commitment of everyone involved in this journey."

Team GB Chef de Mission, Eve Muirhead, said: “We are delighted to welcome Niall Treacy back to Team GB as our short track speed skater for Milano Cortina 2026. After competing at Beijing 2022, Niall returns with invaluable Olympic experience and even greater strength on the ice, which we are excited to see on display in February.

Representing Team GB at a second Olympic Games is a significant achievement and a real credit to Niall and the support team at British Ice Skating.” 

British Ice Skating Performance Director, Jon Eley, said: “We are thrilled to confirm Niall as our short track speed skater for Milano Cortina 2026. To be making his second Olympic Games is a testament to his dedication, consistency and high standards demonstrated across the cycle. We look forward to seeing Niall compete on the World's biggest stage and continue chasing his Olympic goals.''

On behalf of everyone at British Ice Skating, huge congratulations to Niall, his coaches and support staff on this remarkable milestone - we’re incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved to earn selection and can’t wait to support you all the way as you prepare to represent Team GB at Milano Cortina 2026.