2026 Winter Olympics Medal Count: Tracking Team USA’s Quest for Gold in Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway in Northern Italy. Following a historic opening ceremony that saw dual cauldrons lit simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the first day of full competition on Saturday, February 7, 2026, has already delivered high drama on the slopes and the ice.
Day 1 Highlights: Switzerland and Sweden Strike Gold
The first gold medal of the Games went to Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen, who conquered the Men’s Downhill at Bormio with a stunning time of 1:51.61. The Italian home crowd had plenty to cheer about as well, with Giovanni Franzoni and veteran Dominik Paris securing silver and bronze respectively.
Meanwhile, in the Women’s Skiathlon, Sweden dominated the podium. Frida Karlsson took gold, followed by her teammate Ebba Andersson for silver, while Norway’s Heidi Weng claimed the bronze.
Current Medal Standings (Top Nations)
| Rank | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Italy | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team USA: Progress Report
While Team USA is still searching for its first podium finish, several key athletes have been in action today:
- Alpine Skiing: In the Men’s Downhill, Kyle Negomir led the American contingent with a top-10 finish, placing 10th. Bryce Bennett followed in 13th, while Ryan Cochran-Siegle finished 18th.
- Figure Skating: The “Quad God” Ilia Malinin made his highly anticipated Olympic debut during the Team Event’s Men’s Singles Short Program. His performance has positioned Team USA as a strong contender in the team standings.
- Curling: The mixed doubles duo of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin faced a tough battle against Great Britain this afternoon after starting their round-robin 4-0.
- Women’s Hockey: Team USA is currently facing off against Finland in a critical Group A preliminary match. A win here would virtually guarantee the Americans a spot in the knockout rounds.
What’s Next for the Americans?
The search for gold continues tomorrow, Sunday, February 8. All eyes will be on the speed skating oval and the ski slopes, where Mikaela Shiffrin is expected to begin her campaign. Additionally, Oliver Martin remains a top medal threat in the Men’s Snowboard Big Air finals.
2026 Winter Olympics Live Medals
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