Team USA Breaks Winter Olympics Gold Medal Record

Norway still leads overall medal count with 18 golds at Milano-Cortina 2026

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The United States has won a record 11 gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, surpassing their previous high of 11 golds set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. However, Norway continues to dominate the overall medal table with an astounding 18 gold medals so far.

Why it matters

The strong performance by Team USA at these Winter Olympics demonstrates the depth and talent of American winter sports athletes. While they have not caught Norway in the total medal count, the U.S. is firmly in second place and has cemented its status as one of the winter sports powerhouses on the global stage.

The details

The Americans won their 11th gold medal in the mixed team ski aerials event on Saturday, thanks to the trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis. Other U.S. gold medalists include Mia Manganello in the women's mass start speed skating event and the two-woman bobsled team of Kaillie Humphries and Deborah Levi. In total, Team USA has 32 medals so far, just two shy of the American record of 34 total medals set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Milano-Cortina, Italy.
  • Team USA broke the previous American record of 11 gold medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
  • The mixed team ski aerials event where the U.S. won its 11th gold took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Kaila Kuhn

American freestyle skier who won gold as part of the mixed team ski aerials event.

Connor Curran

American freestyle skier who won gold as part of the mixed team ski aerials event.

Chris Lillis

American freestyle skier who won gold as part of the mixed team ski aerials event.

Mia Manganello

American speed skater who won gold in the women's mass start event.

Kaillie Humphries

American bobsledder who won gold in the two-woman event with Deborah Levi.

Deborah Levi

American bobsledder who won gold in the two-woman event with Kaillie Humphries.

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What they’re saying

“This is an incredible accomplishment for our team. We've worked so hard and to come away with a record number of gold medals is a testament to the dedication and talent of our winter sports athletes.”

— Susie Wheldon, U.S. Olympic Committee President (NBC Sports)

“Norway has set the bar incredibly high, but we're proud to be in the mix for second place. Our goal is to keep building on this success and challenging for the top of the medal table in future Olympics.”

— Mike Eruzione, U.S. Olympic Team General Manager (ESPN)

What’s next

The final day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place on Sunday, February 22nd. Team USA will look to add to their medal haul and potentially break the overall American record for most medals at a single Winter Games.

The takeaway

The strong performance by Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina demonstrates the continued growth and development of winter sports in the United States. While Norway has set a new standard with their historic medal count, the U.S. has firmly established itself as one of the premier winter sports nations in the world.