My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian

Introducing TODAY’s "The Road to Milan"

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are fast approaching, and TODAY’s The Road to Milan spotlights the athletes pushing themselves to the highest level of sport. Hosted by TODAY’s Craig Melvin, the series follows competitors at every stage of their Olympic journey, from seasoned veterans chasing another Games to first-time Olympians stepping onto the world stage. One of those athletes is Erin Jackson, one of the fastest speed skaters in the world, whose unlikely path to the sport led to historic success. Jackson sits down with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk to talk about constant improvement, embracing her role as a model for the next generation, and what it will mean to compete in front of a full Olympic crowd as the world watches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Goepper: Freestyle skiing's 'Unc' reaches new heights after hitting rock bottom

Three-time Olympic freestyle skiing medalist Nick Goepper, who retired from the sport after getting arrested and a stint in rehab, is back in a new discipline after rediscovering his joy in the sport and embracing his unfiltered “Ski Unc” personaWatch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bea Kim: Snowboarding's thrifting queen champions sustainability

Snowboarder Bea Kim is determined to fight climate change, from speaking at the United Nations to shopping at thrift stores Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charlie McAvoy: Bringing plumber's mentality to USA Hockey

Charlie McAvoy, one of the NHL’s most charitable players, learned hard work from his father Charles McAvoy Sr., who runs a four-generation plumbing businessWatch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kaillie Humphries: Bobsled champion navigates motherhood journey

Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries was ready to be a mother, but a Stage 4 endometriosis diagnosis meant she would have to push her body to the brink in order to get pregnant.Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.