Chase Topps Winter Olympics Cards: Vonn, Kwan, Kim & More

A Look at Some of the Best From the Winter Games

Date: Feb 13, 2026

Topics: 2026 Topps Chrome Winter Olympics & Paralympic Team Hopefuls, Olympics, Trending

Length: 716 Words

Reading Time: ~4 Minutes

The release of 2026 Topps Chrome® U.S. Winter Olympics & Paralympic Team Hopefuls launched the American Olympic teams into a bright new future in Chrome.

As the nation cheers on its favorite athletes in Milano Cortina, let’s take a look at some of the cards that came before, helping to pave the way for an unprecedented Olympic release that’s already proving a hit among collectors, as Team USA goes for gold.

2026 Topps Chrome® U.S. Winter Olympics & Paralympic Team Hopefuls is a landmark Chrome release for Team USA, timed to Milano Cortina 2026. To understand why the debut has collectors buzzing, we look back at the Topps Winter Olympics cards that first defined the chase — flag autos, premium signatures, and relic concepts that paved the way for today’s Chrome-era heat.

2014 Topps U.S. Olympic Team #88 Lindsey Vonn Auto

Olympic moment

• despite missing the 2014 games with injury, vonn was still a chase as one of the most recognizable and popular olympic athletes in u.s. history, coming off a gold and bronze in 2010, and winning another bronze in 2018

Card Info

• Spectacular design setting vonn in a starry, winter wonderland

what they said

• “While it did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets. Standing in the starting gate was an incredible feeling that I will never forget.” – lindsey vonn after valiant attempt to compete in 2026 Winter games ended through injury

2018 Topps U.S. Olympic Champions Autographs #OC-MK Michelle Kwan U.S. Flag Auto /25

olympic moment

• five-time world champion figure skater is also a two-time olympic medalist (silver in 1998, bronze in 2002), capturing the heart of a nation

Card Info

• 2018 auto card pays homage to one of the most popular Winter olympians in modern team usa history

what they said

• “what was interesting about Michelle was, the talent and the determination, she was the one who could put the package together.” – kwan’s former coach frank carroll

2018 Topps U.S. Winter Olympics #USA-33 Chloe Kim U.S. Flag Auto /25

olympic moment

• at 17, became youngest woman to win a snowboarding Gold medal at 2018 games, going on to defend the crown in 2022, before taking home silver in 2026

card Info

• brilliant action image of then-prodigy chloe kim whose talent and will pushed the boundaries of the sport

what they said

• “Rust? No rust. I’m not rusty. I’ve been snowboarding for 22 years. I might be better at snowboarding than I am at walking.” – chloe kim before going on to win a silver medal in milan

Shaun White’s pants from the 2022 Olympics are now inside a 1-of-1 trading card 🏂

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2026 Topps Chrome® U.S. Winter Olympics & Paralympic Team Hopefuls Shaun White Relic 1/1

olympic moments

• three-time olympic gold medalist won his third in 2018 thanks to incredible back-to-back 1440’s
• one of the most popular olympic athletes of the century and the face of the sport for two decades

card Info

• incredible chase card in 2026 topps chrome release, featuring a piece of White’s pants from the 2022 games,

what they said

• “Some people attach snowboards to their feet. Very few attach them to their souls.” – shaun white

Winter Olympics Topps Cards FAQ

What is 2026 Topps Chrome® U.S. Winter Olympics & Paralympic Team Hopefuls?
- It’s a premium Chrome release built around Team USA winter athletes and Paralympic hopefuls, designed to spotlight stars, emerging names, and big chase cards.
What is the appeal in old Topps Winter Olympic cards?
- Earlier releases show the “blueprint” for what collectors love most — autographs, flag-themed designs, and rare relic concepts that still resonate today.
Are Winter Olympics cards only for sports-card collectors?
- Not at all. These sets pull in Olympics fans, Team USA supporters, autograph collectors, and multi-sport Chrome chasers.
What’s the difference between an autograph card and a relic card?
- Autos feature a signature; relics include a manufactured or event-used material component. Some of the biggest chases combine prestige + rarity in either category.

Key Facts

Product: 2026 Topps Chrome® U.S. Winter Olympics & Paralympic Team Hopefuls
Big moment: Chrome’s premium shine meets Team USA winter collecting ahead of Milano Cortina 2026
Article Theme: Legacy Topps Winter/Olympic cards that show what collectors chase most
Card styles spotlighted: Autographs, flag designs, and rare relic concepts (including ultra-scarce 1/1 heat)