5 U.S. Winter Olympians of faith to know
For some U.S. Winter Olympians, faith is not only personal, it’s central to how they compete, persevere, and define success beyond medals. Here are several American Winter Olympians who have openly shared how their faith shapes their journey.
1) Elana Meyers Taylor — Bobsledder
Elana is one of the most prominent American Winter Olympians who openly discusses her Christian faith and how it shapes her athletic purpose. She has said she believes God put her in the sport to help others come to Christ and that she competes to glorify God, whether she wins or not. “At the end of the day, I’m in this sport to glorify God… God put me here for a specific reason.”
2) Nicole Hensley — Ice Hockey Goalie (Past Winter Olympian)
Nicole was a goaltender on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, winning gold in 2018 and silver in 2022, and has been very open about her Christian faith. Her Instagram/X bio includes “Psalm 144:1,” and she frequently shares Bible verses related to her hockey journey.
3) Kayden Beasley — Sled Hockey (Paralympic Winter Games)
Kayden is a member of the U.S. sled hockey team headed to the 2026 Winter Paralympics and is publicly identified as a Christian, attending church in North Carolina.
4) Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej — Ice Hockey (Past Olympian)
Jinelle, a former U.S. women’s hockey player who competed in the Olympics, has described trusting God and giving Him control over her life and career, citing her Christian faith as central.
5) Lolo Jones — Bobsled & Track Athlete (Repeated Winter Olympian)
Lolo Jones, who has competed for Team USA in Winter Olympics bobsled and track, is a devout Christian and has spoken openly about prayer and her faith during competition.
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