In the final FIS quota allocation for the Olympics released this afternoon, the United States held steady with eight spots for its team in Whistler in February. That’s one more than the U.S. had earlier this year, but perhaps not quite as many as the American ski community had hoped for.
Races over the weekend were the last events to count toward the quota – if results were submitted to the FIS on time.
Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and Italy all have been allocated the maximum 20 spots. Additionally, Germany has 18 spots.
While these quota numbers are “final,” they can still change. If Norway (or any other nation) does not take their full quota, those spots will be reallocated. There is a list for re-allocation order, and the US is second in line to pick up another spot. If 45 spots are returned to the pool, the US would end up with an additional four.