Cormac Comerford
Cormac Comerford is an Irish alpine skier from Glenageary, Dublin, who has achieved his lifelong dream of competing in the Winter Olympics after years of dedication and perseverance. Introduced to skiing at the age of eight at the Kilternan dry slopes, he has faced numerous challenges in his journey toward Olympic qualification, having attempted to qualify for previous Games in Sochi, PyeongChang, and Beijing. At 29, Comerford is set to compete in all four alpine events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a significant milestone in his athletic career.
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Recent news mentions
Cormac Comerford is the only Irish-born member of the team and shared his excitement about being an Olympian for Ireland.
Ireland’s winter Olympians hailed amid Dublin homecoming – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-23
Cormac Comerford is an Irish alpine skier who made his Olympic debut and expressed joy despite finishing last.
Nederländska skridskoåkaren målar konkurrenternas hjälmar
Sweden· 2026-02-08
Cormac Comerford has finished 34th in the men’s downhill on the opening day of the Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
‘There’s a huge sense of pride’Ireland· 2026-02-07
Cormac Comerford is among the four Irish athletes selected for Milano Cortina 2026.
From Kilternan ski slope to Milano Cortina, Cormac Comerford completes his long journey to the Winter Olympics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29