The American Breezy Johnson set the tone early. She was the sixth ski racer of the day to drop into the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course on Sunday, and after blazing from top to bottom in one minute and 36.10 seconds, set the fastest time of the day.
Many people are picking Canada to win a gold medal in the 2026 Olympics men's hockey tournament. However, Team USA is clearly a co-favorite and could win to nobody's surprise.
Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics began Sunday morning with one of the most anticipated events of this year’s Winter Games. United States skiier Lindsey Vonn, 41, was attempting to win her fourth career Olympic medal in the alpine skiing women’s downhill race on a torn left ACL.
Auston Matthews will wear the captain’s “C” for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading an American roster filled with star power and gold medal hopes.
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