The USOPC established Order of Ikkos beginning in 2008 as a symbol of excellence in coaching and to recognize the efforts of coaches whose athletes medal during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This medal is inspired by Ikkos, the first recorded coach in Ancient Greece - He was known for his coaching ability by coaching two fellow Tarentine athletes to gold in pentathlon. The Order of Ikkos provides the opportunity for athletes to recognize coaches for their leadership, support, and inspiration to help them reach the podium on the world’s greatest stage with a medal of their own.
Milano Cortina 2026 Coaches Recognized
- Johno McBride by Ryan Cochran (M Alpine)
- Ales Soptonik by Breezy Johnson (W Alpine)
- Cathy Overton by Korey Dropkin (Curling)
- Phill Dropnick by Cory Thiesse (Curling)
- Ryan Moore by Paula Moltzan (W Alpine)
- Kaspars Dumpis by Ashley Farquharson (Luge)
- Ryan Wyble by Alex Hall (M Freeski)
- John Dowling by Liz Lemley (W Moguls)
- Rick Bower by Chloe Kim (W HP)
- Drew Meekins by Danny O’Shea and Ellie Kam (Pairs)
- Patrice Laurantz “Patch” by Bates and Chock (Ice Dance)
- Bob Corby by Jordan Stoltz (M Speedskating)
- Jason Cork by Jessie Diggins (W Cross-Country)