Summary
Team USA achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 Winter Olympics by winning 10 gold medals. Skier Alex Ferreira's gold in the freeski halfpipe helped match the USA's highest gold medal count from the 2002 Winter Olympics. More events remain, giving the USA a chance to surpass this record.
Key Facts
- Team USA won 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
- This achievement equals the USA's highest gold medal count from the 2002 Winter Olympics.
- Skier Alex Ferreira's gold in the freeski halfpipe contributed to this milestone.
- Ferreira had previously won silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022, completing his set of Olympic medals.
- The USA is leading with 29 medals in total, followed by Norway with 27.
- The U.S. still has opportunities for more gold medals, such as in men's hockey.
- The USA's 10 gold medals are the highest number won in Winter Olympics held outside America.
