Where is Ryan Cochran-Siegle from?

Ryan Cochran-Siegle was born in Burlington, Vermont, and grew up in Starksboro, Vermont.

How old is Ryan Cochran-Siegle in 2026?

At the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Cochran-Siegle will be 33 years old. He was born on March 27, 1992.

When did Ryan Cochran-Siegle start skiing?

Cochran-Siegle started skiing at 2 years old, shortly after he learned to walk. He credits his mom and Olympic gold medalist Barbara Cochran with teaching him how to ski.

What is the Cochran family legacy in U.S. Alpine skiing?

Cochran-Siegle has skiing in his blood. He hails from a famous family of Alpine skiers that produced six Olympians.

His mom, Barbara Cochran, won a gold medal in the slalom event at the 1972 Sapporo Games. Ryan’s aunt, Marilyn Cochran, claimed the giant slalom discipline title in the 1969 Alpine Ski World Cup and competed on the same Olympic team as her younger sister, Barbara. Bob Cochran, Ryan’s uncle, also was a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski team. Ryan’s other aunt, Lindy Cochran, skied for the U.S. at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Together, the sibling quartet often is referred to as the “Skiing Cochrans.”

Four of Ryan’s cousins — Jimmy Cochran, Tim Kelley, Robby Kelley and Jess Kelley — were members of the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. Jimmy represented the country at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Ryan’s grandparents, Mickey and Ginny Cochran, founded Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond, Vermont in 1961. To this day, the non-profit organization endeavors to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible to the community at large. Ryan and many of his relatives learned how to ski there.

Did Ryan Cochran-Siegle win a medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Cochran-Siegle was the only American Alpine skier, man or woman, to win a medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. He took silver in the men’s super-G. 

What events does Ryan Cochran-Siegle compete in (downhill, super-G, giant slalom)?

Cochran-Siegle competes in the speed events, namely super-G and downhill. He won his Olympic silver medal in the men’s super-G and placed eighth in the downhill discipline in the 2023-24 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.

What makes Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s skiing style unique?

Early in his career, Cochran-Siegle was considered a technical specialist, competing in giant slalom events. By 2022, he shifted his focus to downhill and super-G disciplines, displaying an invaluable combination of quickness and precision — a trait he’s carried over from his technical days. Before he fractured his C7 vertebra in a 2021 crash, many considered him to be among the world's fastest skiers.

What is Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s career timeline in Alpine skiing?

In 2010, Cochran-Siegle made the U.S. Development Team, bringing him a crucial step closer to realizing his dreams of turning pro. In 2012, he won two gold medals at the FIS World Junior Ski Championships and capped off a dominant NorAm circuit in 2014 by claiming the overall title. 

After a bout of knee injuries, Cochran-Siegle made his Olympic debut in 2018 in PyeongChang. A fixture in World Cup competition moving forward, he earned his first two podiums at the end of 2020. A career-threatening neck injury took him out of action nearly for a year, but the Vermont native made a triumphant return, securing a silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. 

With three additional years of World Cup and world championship racing under his belt, Cochran-Siegle is gearing up for another Winter Olympics.

How did Ryan Cochran-Siegle perform at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Cochran-Siegle shocked the world by winning a silver medal for the U.S. at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. His hardware-worthy performance in the super-G came almost a year after he fractured his neck during a scary downhill crash in Kitzbühel, Austria. 

The Vermont native competed in four events at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. His best result was an 11th place finish in the giant slalom.

What milestones has Ryan Cochran-Siegle achieved at the world championships and on the World Cup circuit?

Cochran-Seigle has competed in five world championship events, with his strongest performance coming in 2025. He placed fourth in the team combined event (alongside Ben Ritchie), seventh in the super-G and 13th in the downhill. 

Over the course of his soon-to-be 13 World Cup circuits, the Olympian has earned one super-G race victory and made three podiums. Notably, Cochran-Siegle’s only World Cup win came in 2021 at Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, the site of the men’s Alpine ski competitions at the upcoming Games.

How has Ryan Cochran-Siegle overcome injuries in his career?

Cochran-Siegle has successfully bounced back from a number of significant injuries, demonstrating a high degree of mental fortitude in the process. 

At the 2013 World Championships, a 20-year-old Cochran-Siegle tore his ACL and lateral meniscus in his left knee. He aggravated the injury in his comeback attempt while racing in a NorAm event, and the accumulation of ailments kept him off of snow for 17.5 months. He returned in 2016 and ramped up for the chance to land a roster spot on the U.S. team that competed at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics — which he did.

In 2021, Cochran-Siegle suffered a minor, yet career-threatening broken neck during a downhill ski crash in Austria. He had surgery to fuse his C6 and fractured C7 vertebrae. Less than a year later, the Olympian put an exclamation point on his comeback story by unexpectedly winning the silver medal in Beijing (his first podium since returning from the injury).

How does Ryan Cochran-Siegle compare to other U.S. Alpine skiers like Bode Miller and Ted Ligety?

Bode Miller arguably is the most decorated American Alpine skier on the men’s side. He’s won six medals (one gold, three silver, two bronze), which is tied with Mikaela Shiffrin for most among American Alpine skiers. He’s also earned multiple overall titles in World Cup competition and nabbed four gold medals at the World Ski Championships.

Meanwhile, Ted Ligety is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time world championship gold medalist and a five-time World Cup giant slalom discipline winner. 

Cochran-Siegle must collect a number of race victories to catch up to Miller and Ligety, however, he still is considered an all-time great American speed racer. He also tends to save his best skiing for the biggest stages.

Will Ryan Cochran-Siegle compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

As of this writing, no Alpine skiers formally have qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Based on World Cup performance from July 1, 2024 through January 18, 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will determine the number of athletes each country may send to the Olympics, with a maximum of 11 men and 11 women allowed per NOC (National Olympic Committee).

Cochran-Siegle is the highest ranked American male on the World Cup Start List, a key indicator of who, will represent the country. 

Could Ryan Cochran-Siegle win another Olympic medal in 2026?

If Cochran-Siegle qualifies for the 2026 Winter Olympics, he likely won’t be a favorite to win a medal. His best opportunity may come in the team combined event, which is a new addition to the Games. The 33-year-old and his teammate Ben Ritchie finished fourth in the team combined event at the 2025 World Championships.

Cochran-Siegle has found success skiing in Italy, securing his three career World Cup podiums there, as well as a downhill gold medal at Junior Worlds in 2012. In 2021, he earned his first and only World Cup race victory on the slopes at Stelvio in Bormio, Italy, which coincidentally, will host the men’s Alpine ski events during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

How is Ryan Cochran-Siegle performing in the 2025–26 World Cup season?

The 2025-2026 World Cup season officially begins on October 26 in Sölden, Austria for the men, which will feature giant slalom races. In all likelihood, the first event Cochran-Siegle races either will come at Copper Mountain, Colorado (Nov. 27) or Beaver Creek, Colorado (Dec. 4-5), where super-G and downhill races — his specialties — will take place.

What challenges could Ryan Cochran-Siegle face at the Milan Cortina Olympics?

Marco Odermatt, Marco Odermatt, and…Marco Odermatt. The Swiss Alpine skier likely will pose the greatest challenge for anyone competing in his events. 

Odermatt crushed his World Cup competition during the 2024-25 season, ranking first in downhill, super-G and giant slalom disciplines. At the end of the 2023-24 World Cup circuit, he finished with the largest margin of victory (874 points) in history for the overall crown. The 28-year-old has ruled the last Olympiad, taking home four World Cup overall titles and three world championship gold medals.

Aside from Odermatt, the Alpine field is stronger than ever, with skiers such as Loïc Meillard (SUI), Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR), and Franjo von Allmen (SUI) hungry for hardware.

Additionally, Stelvio — home of the men’s Alpine ski races at the Winter Olympics — widely is considered to be one of the most difficult downhill courses in the world. 

How does Ryan Cochran-Siegle rank in FIS World Cup standings?

Cochran-Siegle finished the 2024-25 World Cup season 12th in downhill and 19th in super-G disciplines. Overall, he ranked 28th, the best of any American man Alpine skier. 

What endorsement and sponsorship deals does Ryan Cochran-Siegle have?

Cochran-Siegle has several endorsement deals. In 2023, he switched to HEAD, utilizing skis and boots made by the sports equipment company. He recently announced a partnership with Saatva, a luxury mattress brand. The 33-year-old has sponsored WINTERSTEIGER, the machinery and engineering group that provides ski solution services. Cochran-Siegle also has a deal with Stio, the outdoor apparel brand.

How many followers does Ryan Cochran-Siegle have on Instagram?

As of October 2025, Cochran-Siegle has 30,000 followers on Instagram.

What are Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s hobbies outside skiing?

Cochran-Siegle enjoys mountain biking, playing soccer, playing basketball, photography and fantasy football. He is a diehard Boston sports fan, specifically of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Celtics. He also works at his family’s maple syrup shop called Slopeside Syrup in the spring.

Has Ryan Cochran-Siegle been featured in documentaries or interviews?

Cochran-Siegle has been interviewed several times by NBC Sports, which includes a video segment detailing his family’s Olympic legacy. He and his famous skiing relatives also were featured on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.

What are some fun facts about Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s journey and personality?

• Cochran-Siegle works at his family’s maple syrup shop in Vermont called Slopeside Syrup. In the past, he’s referred to himself as “a professional maple syrup chugger.” As a kid, he put lots of it on ice cream.
• Cochran-Siegle’s nickname is RCS (his initials)
• Ryan has a dog named Wrigley, who often tags along when he trains and frequently is posted on his Instagram account. Wrigley was named after Wrigley Field because Ryan’s fiancée, Jessie, grew up near the legendary ballpark.
• The 33-year-old currently is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Vermont