US Shines in Women's Bobsledding, Hockey, More at 2026 Games

US Women's Olympic Success

• 🥇 Elana Meyers Taylor secured her first gold medal in mono bob, becoming the oldest American woman to win Winter Games gold at 41 and tying the record for most decorated US woman with six career medals.
• 🥉 Her teammate Kaillie Humphries also earned a bronze medal in the mono bob event, contributing to the US medal count.
• 🏒 The unbeaten US women's hockey team advanced to the gold medal match after a 5-0 shutout victory against Sweden in the semifinals, marking their fifth consecutive shutout.

Key American Medal Contenders

• 🏂 Mac Forehand, a 24-year-old from Connecticut, is a heavy favorite for a podium finish in the men's big air final after qualifying in first place.
• ⛸️ The "Blade Angels" – Alyssa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabel Levito – are beginning their quest for gold in the women's figure skating short program, aiming for the first US women's figure skating medal in two decades.

Overall Medal Standings & Rivalries

• 📊 In the overall medal count, Norway continues its dominance at the top, followed by Italy, with the United States in third place.
• 🏒 The US women's hockey team will renew their rivalry with Canada in the gold medal match, a matchup that has occurred in seven of the eight Olympic women's hockey finals.

Notable Moments & Event Details

• 💬 Following his interview, Ilia Malinin was greeted by Simone Biles, who offered a hug and a pep talk, leading to a playful exchange about collaborating on a double full and a quad.
• 📺 Viewers can catch all the action, including the exhilarating bobsled events reaching speeds up to 90 miles per hour, throughout the day and in prime time on NBC and Peacock.