Team USA Wins Multiple Medals at 2026 Winter Olympics Including 10th Gold
In Brief
Team USA secures several medals including golds in skiing, moguls, and advances in hockey.
Key Facts
- Breezy Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing with a time of 1:36.10
- Elizabeth Lemley earned gold in women's moguls during her Winter Olympics debut
- Team USA defeated Sweden to advance to the women's hockey gold medal game
- Alex Ferreira won his 10th gold medal at these Games, tying the U.S. record for Winter Olympic golds
- The potential women's hockey gold medal game against Canada could be Team USA's seventh gold-medal showdown
What Happened
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Team USA athletes won multiple medals across different sports. Breezy Johnson secured her first Olympic gold in alpine skiing, while Elizabeth Lemley won gold in women's moguls during her debut. The women's hockey team advanced to the gold medal game after defeating Sweden, and Alex Ferreira earned his 10th gold medal, tying the U.S. record for Winter Olympic golds.
Why It Matters
These achievements highlight Team USA's strong performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, demonstrating depth across skiing, moguls, and hockey. Ferreira's record-tying gold underscores sustained excellence in freestyle skiing. The upcoming hockey gold medal game against Canada represents a significant opportunity for the U.S. to further its medal count and maintain its competitive standing in winter sports.
Sources
- CBS News — Breezy Johnson wins Team USA's first gold medal of 2026 Winter Olympics(12d ago)
- CBS News — Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics(9d ago)
- CBS News — Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics(4d ago)
