The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo continue to deliver compelling moments, with Team USA experiencing a surge of success alongside notable performances from athletes across several disciplines. As of , Norway leads the medal count with a dominant showing, boasting 15 gold medals and a total of 33.
A significant highlight for the United States came in women’s hockey, where they secured a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against rival Canada. This marks a crucial win for the American team, adding to their growing medal tally. The U.S. Women’s team’s victory echoes a previous scenario where both the men’s and women’s teams faced Canada in their respective finals, though past results favored the Canadian squads.
In figure skating, Alysa Liu etched her name into American Olympic history, winning gold in the women’s event. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first gold medal for an American woman in figure skating since . Liu’s performance breaks a long medal drought for Team USA in this discipline.
Speedskater Jordan Stolz added to the American medal haul with a silver medal in the 1,500-meter final. This builds upon his earlier successes at the Games, where he had already secured two gold medals. Stolz will have another opportunity to compete for a medal on .
The men’s hockey tournament is heating up, with the quarterfinals proving to be intensely competitive, featuring multiple games extending into overtime. The semifinals promise to be equally captivating, with a potential collision course set between the U.S. And Canada for the gold medal game. Finland and Slovakia also remain contenders, capable of upsetting the established powers.
Looking ahead to schedule, several events are slated to take place. Freestyle skiing will be a focal point, with qualification rounds for the men’s aerials and freeski halfpipe. The men’s freeski halfpipe qualification is scheduled for 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time, followed by further qualification rounds for the aerials. The women’s ski cross 1/8 finals are also set to begin at 26 a.m. Eastern Time.
Elsewhere, the Chinese team is celebrating a significant victory in short track speed skating, with Wang Xinidi expressing her elation at hearing the national anthem played in her honor. She noted the unexpected nature of the moment, stating that she had anticipated hearing the anthem, but hadn’t expected it to be for her specifically.
Italy, as the host nation, is also making its presence felt, currently holding 9 gold medals and a total of 26 medals, placing them second in the overall standings. The Netherlands is also climbing the ranks, now with 15 total medals, including 6 gold. France and Sweden are tied for fifth with 6 gold medals each.
The Games have also seen commercial activity, with Amès launching Olympic-themed candies. This adds another layer to the overall Olympic experience, extending the event’s reach beyond the sporting arena.
American freeskier Hunter Hess and three of his teammates have qualified for the 12-man halfpipe Olympic final, scheduled for , providing another opportunity for the U.S. To add to its medal count.
The U.S. Men’s hockey team continued their strong performance, routing Slovakia 6-2 to advance to the gold medal game, where they will face Canada. This sets up a highly anticipated rematch and a chance for the Americans to potentially sweep both the men’s and women’s hockey finals.
As of , the medal standings were as follows: Norway (15 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze, 33 total), Italy (9 gold, 5 silver, 12 bronze, 26 total), United States (7 gold, 11 silver, 6 bronze, 24 total), France (6 gold, 7 silver, 4 bronze, 17 total), Netherlands (6 gold, 7 silver, 2 bronze, 15 total), Sweden (6 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze, 15 total), Germany (5 gold, 8 silver, 8 bronze, 21 total), Austria (5 gold, 8 silver, 4 bronze, 17 total), Japan (5 gold, 6 silver, 11 bronze, 22 total), and Switzerland (5 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze, 12 total).
