Athletes from more than 90 countries will compete for Winter Olympic medals in 116 events over 16 days, and USA TODAY is keeping a tally of every nation finishing on the podium. Here's a look at the latest medal standings on Saturday, Feb. 7, as well as when each medal event will take place.
Evan Bates and Madison Chock closed today's events with a boost to Team USA's score, earning the team 10 points in their ice dance free dance event. As of now, the Japanese figure skating team ranks second with 39 points, and Italy trails closely behind with 37 points.
Team USA improves to 2-0 and extends Olympic winning streak against Finland with a 5-0 victory. Megan Keller recorded a goal and two assists the at Milan Cortina Games.
The Winter House, which until last week was supposed to be called the “Ice House,” is a hospitality destination created for Team USA athletes, their families and partners throughout the Olympics in Milan Cortina. It’s a joint venture because they are the only three Olympic sports taking place in Milan.
These 16 athletes will be showing off their skills and athleticism on the ice in hopes of landing a place on the podium at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
World champions Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates will headline the squad. With three world champions in three out of four divisions, the United States is sending its best figure skating squad to the Winter Olympics in 20 years.
Team USA alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday told reporters during a press conference (via USA Today) that she hopes to elevate "inclusivity… diversity and kindness" at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite the political turmoil in the United States.
They should have kept their feelings on ice. Woke Team USA members expressed “mixed emotions” about representing the Stars and Stripes at the Winter Olympics, sparking calls by some Americans to boycott the Games.