U.S. historic firsts at 2026 Winter Olympics: Records, stats
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U.S. historic firsts at 2026 Winter Olympics: Records, stats
"In its quarterfinal game against Italy, Team USA scored six goals and continued its streak of scoring at least five goals in each of the first 5 games of this tournament. This feat marks the longest streak of 5-plus goals in a single tournament in USA women's Olympic history. The streak was further extended with a 5-0 win over Sweden in the semifinals."
"Team USA defenseman Caroline Harvey notched her ninth point in the USA-Italy quarterfinal game. This accomplishment marked the most points in a single Olympic tournament by a defenseman in USA women's history. During the USA-Canada game, Laila Edwards, the first Black woman to make the USA Olympic roster, became the first Black woman to score a goal for the USA in the Olympics. It was also Team USA's first time shutting out Canada at the Olympics and their largest win over Canada in Olympic history."
"Team USA currently has 11 gold medals, breaking their Winter Olympics record. Speedskating Figure Skating Ice dance: Madison Chock and Evan Bates tied the USA record for most figure skating medals at the Olympics, with three. Ice Hockey Hilary Knight notched 33 career Olympic points, setting the record for the most in USA Olympic history. She also secured 15 Olympic goals, also settin"
The United States achieved multiple historic firsts and records at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games across multiple sports. USA women's hockey recorded the longest streak of five-plus goals in a single Olympic tournament, including a 6-goal quarterfinal and a 5-0 semifinal. Caroline Harvey set the single-tournament points record for a USA women's defenseman. Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to score for the USA at the Olympics. Team USA reached 11 gold medals, a Winter Olympics record. Madison Chock and Evan Bates tied the USA figure skating medal record with three medals. Hilary Knight set USA career marks with 33 Olympic points and 15 goals.
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