U.S. Olympians Shine at Milan Cortina Games

American athletes bring home medals across a variety of winter sports

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics saw a strong showing from Team USA, with American athletes earning medals in a range of events including speedskating, bobsleigh, freestyle skiing, figure skating, cross-country skiing, Alpine skiing, luge, and curling.

Why it matters

The United States' performance at the Winter Olympics is a source of national pride and demonstrates the depth of American talent across winter sports disciplines. These medal-winning efforts highlight the hard work and dedication of U.S. athletes and inspire the next generation of winter sports competitors.

The details

Highlights of the U.S. medal haul include gold medals for Jordan Stolz in speedskating, Elana Meyers Taylor in women's monobob, and the U.S. team figure skating squad. Other medalists include Jaelin Kauf and Elizabeth Lemley in freestyle skiing, Chloe Kim in snowboarding, Jessie Diggins in cross-country skiing, Madison Chock and Evan Bates in figure skating, and Breezy Johnson in Alpine skiing.

  • The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics took place from February 6-22, 2026.
  • The medal events featured in this story occurred between February 8-17, 2026.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old speedskater from Wisconsin who won gold medals in the men's 1,000 meters and 500 meters events.

Elana Meyers Taylor

A veteran U.S. bobsledder who won her first Olympic gold medal in the women's monobob event at age 41, making her the oldest American woman to win Olympic gold at the Winter Games.

Jaelin Kauf

An American freestyle skier who won silver medals in the women's dual moguls and women's moguls events.

Elizabeth Lemley

A 20-year-old American freestyle skier nicknamed "Lizard" who won gold in the women's moguls and silver in the women's dual moguls.

Chloe Kim

A 25-year-old American snowboarder who won silver in the women's halfpipe, falling short of a third consecutive Olympic gold medal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The United States' strong performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics showcases the depth of American talent across a diverse array of winter sports disciplines. These medal-winning efforts not only bring pride to the nation, but also inspire the next generation of winter sports competitors to pursue their Olympic dreams.