Maine’s own Sam Morse joins Rick Bisson from Bormio, Italy, during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for an exclusive, heartfelt conversation.
U.S. Ski Team downhill and Super-G skier Sam Morse shares his improbable journey to becoming a first-time Olympian. Despite starting the season ranked in the early 50s, he delivered when it mattered most—a clutch top-15 Super-G in Wengen, Switzerland, secured his spot as one of just six U.S. men’s Alpine athletes.

In this episode, Sam opens up about:

The wave of relief and emotion when his coach delivered the news: “Welcome to the Olympic team”
The surreal Team USA welcome experience in Milan, complete with surprise cheers from staff
Racing the legendary Stelvio course in Bormio: long, bumpy, terrain-demanding, with sections over 90 mph
The brutal rollercoaster of ski racing—“the best casino ever”—that humbles even the best
Recovering from a painful knee cartilage injury through a 270-mile, 70,000-ft hike on Vermont’s Long Trail
Balancing elite World Cup racing, Dartmouth mechanical engineering studies, marriage to Mackenzie, faith, and founding FAST Camp for young skiers
Why the Olympics feel different: a global stage for family and friends who rarely get to watch him race

A grounded, joyful athlete representing Maine, Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf, and Team USA, Sam is set to make his Olympic debut in the Men’s Downhill (first medal event of the Games) and Super-G.
Watch live on NBC and Peacock.
Follow Sam for more: Instagram @sammorseski
We’re proud to spotlight this inspiring Mainer on the world’s biggest stage! 🇺🇸⛷️
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