US Sets Winter Olympics Gold Medal Record

American athletes win 12 gold medals at Milan Cortina Games, surpassing 2002 Salt Lake City high

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The United States won a record 12 gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, surpassing the previous national high of 10 golds set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.

Why it matters

The strong American performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics demonstrates the continued global competitiveness of U.S. winter sports athletes, building on the country's long tradition of winter sports excellence and dominance on the Olympic stage.

The details

American athletes captured 12 gold medals across a variety of winter sports disciplines, including figure skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating. This surpassed the previous U.S. record of 10 golds set at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics were held from February 6-22, 2026 in Milan, Italy and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
  • The previous U.S. record of 10 gold medals was set at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The players

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The national team representing the United States of America at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy.

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The takeaway

The American athletes' record-breaking performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics underscores the country's sustained excellence in winter sports and its ability to consistently field a highly competitive team on the global stage.