New York Ranks Among Most Winter Olympic Obsessed States

New York was one of the most engaged states during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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According to new data, New York was ranked as one of the most Winter Olympic obsessed states in the country. The 2026 Winter Olympics featured dramatic moments, including the United States winning gold medals in both the men's and women's tournaments against Canada. New York ranked 6th overall in terms of online mentions, positive sentiment, and search volume related to the Winter Olympics.

Why it matters

The data highlights New York's strong interest and engagement with the Winter Olympics, which is a major international sporting event. This reflects the state's passion for winter sports and its residents' enthusiasm for following and supporting the games.

The details

When looking at online posts and articles that mentioned the 2026 Winter Olympics while the event was ongoing, New York ranked 2nd with 749 mentions per 100,000 residents. New York also had a 53% positive online sentiment towards the games during the month of February. However, the state's search volume for the Winter Olympics was 222 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than some other highly engaged states.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics took place from February 6-22, 2026 in Lombardy and Northeast Italy.
  • The games featured the debut of ski mountaineering as a new Winter Olympic event.

The players

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The international non-governmental organization responsible for overseeing the Olympic Games.

Kirsty Coventry

The president of the International Olympic Committee at the time of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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The takeaway

New York's strong engagement with the 2026 Winter Olympics, as demonstrated by its high online mentions, positive sentiment, and search volume, highlights the state's passion for winter sports and its residents' enthusiasm for following and supporting major international sporting events.