USA Adds Three Medals, Including Stolz's Second Gold on Historic Day 8 of Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
- Rex Ballard
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Milan, Italy – February 14, 2026 – Day 8 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was packed with historic moments, from Brazil claiming its first-ever Winter Olympic medal in men's giant slalom to American speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz securing his second gold with an Olympic record. Team USA added three medals – one gold, one silver, and one bronze – boosting their total to 17 and keeping them in the medal race behind leaders Norway and host Italy. With seven medal events completed, bringing the total to 58 of 116, the Games continue to deliver thrills across ice and snow venues.
Latest Medal Count by Country
As of the end of February 14 (local time), Norway tops the gold count with 10, while Italy leads in total medals. Team USA sits third with 17 medals after their productive Day 8.
Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
1 | Norway (NOR) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
2 | Italy (ITA) | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
3 | United States (USA) | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 |
4 | Japan (JPN) | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
5 | Austria (AUT) | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
6 | Germany (GER) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
7 | France (FRA) | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
8 | Sweden (SWE) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
9 | Switzerland (SUI) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
10 | Czechia (CZE) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
11 | Netherlands (NED) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
12 | Republic of Korea (KOR) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
13 | Canada (CAN) | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
14 | People's Republic of China (CHN) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
15 | Australia (AUS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Key Event Results from February 14
Seven medal events highlighted the day, with breakthroughs and records setting the tone. US athletes shone in speed skating and freestyle skiing.
Speed Skating - Men's 500m (Final) Jordan Stolz (USA) shattered the Olympic record with 33.77 seconds to claim his second gold of the Games, edging Jenning de Boo (NED, silver, 33.88) in a historic sub-34-second duel. Laurent Dubreuil (CAN) took bronze (34.26). Stolz, 21, is halfway to his four-gold goal.
Freestyle Skiing - Women's Dual Moguls (Final) Jakara Anthony (AUS) became the first Olympic dual moguls champion, defeating Jaelin Kauf (USA, silver) in the big final. Elizabeth Lemley (USA) earned bronze after a strong run. This marked Kauf's second medal and Lemley's first of these Games.
Alpine Skiing - Men's Giant Slalom (Final) Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (BRA) made history with gold, securing South America's first Winter Olympic medal by dethroning favorite Marco Odermatt (SUI, silver). Bronze went to another contender in a tight field. No US podium here.
Ski Jumping - Men's Large Hill Individual (Final) Domen Prevc (SLO) soared to gold with 301.8 points – the only jumper over 300 – claiming his second gold of the Games. Silver and bronze details highlighted a competitive event.
Biathlon - Women's 7.5km Sprint (Final) A French athlete powered to gold with flawless shooting, leading Norway (silver) and another European rival (bronze). US biathletes competed solidly but outside the medals.
Cross-Country Skiing - Women's 4x7.5km Relay (Final) Norway dominated for gold, with Sweden silver and Finland bronze. The US team placed respectably but missed the podium.
Short Track Speed Skating - Men's 1500m (Final) Jens van ’t Wout (NED) or similar claimed gold in a tactical race, with international rivals on the podium. US skaters advanced but no hardware.
Other Notable Updates
Men's Ice Hockey (Preliminary Round): Team USA cruised to a 6-3 win over Denmark, with NHL stars contributing multiple goals. Canada dominated Switzerland 5-1.
Women's Ice Hockey (Quarterfinals): USA advanced to semifinals with a 6-0 shutout of host Italy, setting up a clash with Sweden.
Curling Updates: US women's team beat Japan 7-4; men's team defeated Germany 8-6, keeping playoff hopes alive.
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Looking Ahead
Day 9 (February 15) features high-stakes action in pairs figure skating free skate, women's biathlon pursuit, men's snowboard cross finals, and more. Team USA has strong contenders in freestyle aerials and hockey semifinals, aiming to close the gap on Norway.
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