Team USA Sets Winter Olympics Gold Medal Record

Americans win 11 gold medals at 2026 Milan Cortina Games

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The United States set a new Winter Olympics record by winning 11 gold medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, surpassing its previous high of 10 gold medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

Why it matters

The Winter Olympics are a major global sporting event, and a strong performance by Team USA helps cement the country's status as a winter sports powerhouse. The record-breaking gold medal haul also boosts national pride and interest in winter sports domestically.

The details

Team USA's 11 gold medals came across a variety of winter sports disciplines, including figure skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and ice hockey. This marks the first time the U.S. has topped the gold medal table at a Winter Olympics since the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.

  • The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics took place from February 6-22, 2026.
  • Team USA's previous Winter Olympics gold medal record was 10, set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.

The players

Team USA

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's national team that competes in the Winter Olympics.

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The takeaway

Team USA's record-breaking performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics demonstrates the country's continued dominance in winter sports and its ability to cultivate world-class athletes across a diverse array of disciplines.