Charlotte Bankes returns to the 2026 Winter Olympics after overcoming major injuries, aiming for redemption in snowboard cross.

Charlotte Bankes is returning to the Winter Olympics in 2026 after overcoming a series of injuries, including a broken collarbone and ACL damage, that required two surgeries and delayed her return to snow until November. Once Great Britain’s top medal hope, she was eliminated in the quarter-finals at the previous Games despite a strong World Cup season. Now 30, she has rebounded with 25 World Cup wins and a recent victory in China, proving her form. She will compete in both individual and team snowboard cross events, where she helped Great Britain win the 2023 world title. Known for her aggressive racing style, Bankes remains committed to fighting hard in every race, seeking Olympic redemption after years of setbacks.