American duo Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik finished fifth while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko finished 11th.

The big headline of the day so far has come away from the ice, with skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych disqualified by the IOC for continuing to wear a helmet commemorating the lives of Ukrainian athletes lost since Russia’s invasion.

Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The U.S. men’s ice hockey team plays its first game of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Thursday in a showdown against Latvia.

The 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring 16 sports with 116 medal events, will take place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Preliminary events will begin on Feb. 4, the opening ceremony will be Feb.

USA medalists at the 2026 Olympics are eligible for financial awards, with payouts varying by country.

Wednesday in Milan-Cortina highlighted the depth of the American roster across multiple disciplines. From the speed skating oval to the technical demands of the moguls course, Team USA converted potential into hardware while setting up future medal opportunities in

Who's on the USA men's hockey team roster for 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan? Here's what to know, including game schedule, captain and more.