Sidney Crosby, the Only Triple Gold Club Member, Chases Olympic Glory at 2026 Games

The 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain is the lone player at the 2026 Winter Olympics who has won Olympic gold, a Stanley Cup, and a World Championship.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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At 38 years old, Sidney Crosby is the only player competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics who is a member of the prestigious Triple Gold Club, having won Olympic gold, a Stanley Cup, and a World Championship. Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain and Team Canada leader, is well aware that this could be his final Olympic appearance, making a third gold medal the ultimate goal.

Why it matters

Crosby's inclusion in the Triple Gold Club, a distinction held by only 30 players in hockey history, cements his legacy as a true one-of-a-kind hockey legend. As the lone member of this elite club at the 2026 Olympics, Crosby stands apart from the other superstars competing, adding even more significance to his potential quest for a third gold medal.

The details

Crosby, who won Olympic gold with Canada in 2010 and 2014, is the only player in this year's Olympics who has completed the Triple Gold Club by also winning a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins (2009, 2016, 2017) and a World Championship (2015). While 13 other players in the 2026 Games have a chance to join the club, Crosby remains the sole member competing in Milano Cortina.

  • Crosby won Olympic gold with Canada in 2010 and 2014.
  • Crosby won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, 2016, and 2017.
  • Crosby won the World Championship with Team Canada in 2015.
  • The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will likely be Crosby's final Olympic appearance, as he will be 42 years old by the time the 2030 Games roll around.

The players

Sidney Crosby

The 38-year-old captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and leader of Team Canada, Crosby is the only player competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics who is a member of the prestigious Triple Gold Club, having won Olympic gold, a Stanley Cup, and a World Championship.

Brad Marchand

One of 13 players entering the 2026 Olympics with a chance to join the Triple Gold Club.

Nathan MacKinnon

One of 13 players entering the 2026 Olympics with a chance to join the Triple Gold Club.

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What they’re saying

“You can look at it that way. I just can't wait to get there, to be a part of it, to be surrounded by other Olympians.”

— Sidney Crosby

“It would mean everything.”

— Sidney Crosby

What’s next

Team Canada opens Group A play against Czechia on Thursday, faces Switzerland on Friday, and wraps up the round-robin on Sunday against France.

The takeaway

Sidney Crosby's inclusion in the elite Triple Gold Club, a distinction held by only 30 players in hockey history, cements his legacy as a true one-of-a-kind hockey legend. As the lone member of this club competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Crosby's quest for a third Olympic gold medal adds even more significance to his already illustrious career.