The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy brought thrilling competition and historic achievements for athletes from around the world.

Spanning February 6 through 22, the Games featured more than 3,000 competitors from over 90 countries across 16 winter sports. NBC Olympics Team USA delivered one of its strongest performances in Winter Olympic history. The American team finished with 33 total medals, including a record-setting 12 gold medals, the most golds the U.S. has ever won at a single Winter Games. That surpassed the previous mark of 10 golds set in Salt Lake City in 2002.

Among standout moments was Team USA’s 2-1 overtime win against Canada in men’s hockey, earning its first Olympic gold medal in the sport since 1980. American athletes also excelled in speed skating, alpine skiing, and mixed aerials, with several individual records and breakthroughs throughout the competition.

Team USA’s success also extended to figure skating, where Alysa Liu captured gold in the women’s event. The last time an American woman won individual Olympic gold in figure skating was in 2002, when Sarah Hughes claimed the title at the Winter Games in Salt Lake City, 24 years before Alysa Liu won in 2026.

Although Norway led the overall medal table, the U.S. squad’s record performance highlighted depth, resilience, and rising talent across winter sports. The memorable Milan-Cortina Olympics not only celebrated elite athletic achievement but also captivated millions of viewers worldwide.