Milan Cortina, Italy (Fox News) — The 2026 Winter Olympics will showcase the rivalry between the U.S. and Canada, with Olympic swimmer Ilya Kharun making headlines by switching from Team Canada to Team USA.

## Key Facts:
– Kharun, a two-time Canadian medalist, won two bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Games before announcing his move to the U.S.
– The 20-year-old swimmer expressed his gratitude to Swimming Canada in an Instagram post.
– Kharun, who grew up in Las Vegas, feels a strong connection to the U.S. and aims to compete under the U.S. flag in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
– While Kharun awaits official release from Swimming Canada, he continues to pursue his swimming career based in the U.S.

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