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Hometown Olympians & Paralympians Celebration

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Hometown Olympians & Paralympians Celebration

Celebrate the Wood River Valley athletes and coaches who represented Team USA at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

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Join the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, the Cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley, and Sun Valley Resort for a community celebration honoring the Wood River Valley athletes and coaches who represented Team USA at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

Athletes being recognized include Chase Josey, Jake Adicoff, Jesse Keefe, John Steel Hagenbuch, Sammy Smith, Laurie Stephens, Ryder Sarchett, and Peter Wolter. Five-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist Hilary Knight has also been invited to be recognized.

The free, family-friendly evening begins with a welcome by seven-time Paralympian Muffy Davis at Champions Meadow, followed by a community parade to Ketchum Town Square. The celebration will feature remarks by athletes and community leaders, special presentations, live music, and an autograph session with Olympians and Paralympians. Sawtooth Brewery's Outpost Food Truck and Leroy's Ice Cream will be open for business.

Come celebrate the remarkable achievements of these athletes and coaches, and the region’s longstanding tradition of excellence in winter sports.

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Date | Friday, July 17
Time | 5:15pm – 8pm

Registration required?

No

Location

The Town of Ketchum

Sun Valley Champions Meadow is located on Sun Valley Road, across from the Sun Valley Stables, just past downtown Ketchum.

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