At a Glance
- NBC’s “My New Favorite Olympian” and “My New Favorite Paralympian” return for 2026 Milan Cortina Games
- Series showcases Team USA athletes and the causes they champion
- Hosted by Adam Rippon and Chase Cain
- Why it matters: Viewers get personal stories behind America’s top athletes before the Olympics begin
NBC is bringing back its popular athlete spotlight series for the 2026 Winter Olympics, giving fans an inside look at Team USA’s most inspiring competitors and what drives them beyond competition.
Meet Your Hosts
Adam Rippon, Olympic figure skating medalist and Dancing with the Stars winner, brings his Emmy-winning broadcasting experience from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The TIME 100 honoree currently analyzes figure skating for NBC Sports.
Chase Cain, NBC’s meteorologist and climate reporter, hosts the network’s first weather podcast “Predictable.” He’s covered the last two Summer Olympics and earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award plus three Emmys for climate reporting.
What to Expect
The series continues its mission to introduce viewers to:
- Athletes’ personal journeys and backgrounds
- Social causes and charitable efforts they support
- Behind-the-scenes training and preparation
- Stories that extend beyond their sports
Previous seasons have featured Olympic and Paralympic stars sharing their paths to the Games while highlighting meaningful work in their communities.
Key Takeaways
- Series premieres ahead of 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and Paralympics
- Combines athletic achievement with social impact stories
- Rippon brings Olympic experience and broadcasting credentials
- Cain adds journalism expertise and climate focus
- Continues NBC’s tradition of humanizing Olympic competitors
The returning series promises to deepen connections between viewers and athletes before they compete on the world’s biggest stage.
