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Team USA’s Historic Night: How One Win Just Changed the 2026 Winter Olympics

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• Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics began in Italy’s snowy Alps which created sports achievements and emotional losses and extreme love for the country. Team USA’s amazing win in team figure skating on February 8 2026 became the most important event which brought worldwide interest to the competition. The victory which Team USA achieved during “Team USA’s Historic Night” brought the United States its second consecutive gold medal in the event while it made the Games shift toward a U.S. medal total which would change their international ranking. The Olympics will take place between February 6 and 22 2026 while Ilia Malinin’s exceptional display in his victory appears as the only main accomplishment which has brought national pride and established the atmosphere for what might become Team USA’s best Winter Olympic experience.

The Build-Up to Glory: Team USA’s Journey in Figure Skating

The team figure skating competition for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games has taken a new form as it is not just about individual brilliance but also about team work. The team took advantage of the 2026 Winter Games held in Milan to maintain their gold medal glory at the 2022 Winter Games held in Beijing, which came about as a result of an underhand victory against Russia. The competition has not only been fierce this year as Japan, Canada, and Italy also participated, seeking the medals.

The competition for the short programs, which lasted until the final free skates on February 8, marked the establishment of a rivalry for the very first time. Team USA participated in this competition as the leading contender despite the presence of tough opponents that they had competed against in all their past matches. Malinin recorded a flawless performance for men’s short program, recording 105.12 points. The USA experienced a rigorous examination when they noticed an increase in scoring as this indicated that their opponents had accumulated an impressive number of points prior to their routine. The short program for pairs began with 78.45 points by Ellie and Danny O’Shea, followed by 89.02 points by Madison Chock and Evan Bates for rhythm dance. Amber Glenn recorded a flawless execution for her routine, receiving 76.89 points for Team USA, ensuring they had gained more points than Japan, who had managed 35 points against USA’s 38.

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The free skates on February 8 displayed the actual dramatic events. Japan staged a comeback when Shun Sato achieved a remarkable score of 194.86 during the men’s free competition. Malinin, who came from Virginia, needed to defeat Sato for him to win the gold medal. Malinin handled the situation by taking complete control of the situation. He achieved a personal best score of 200.03 by completing five quad jumps which included a quadruple Axel that surprised the audience at the Mediolanum Forum. Team USA won the match by 5.17 points which brought them to 65 points while Japan finished with 63 points and Italy ended with 55 points.

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The victory marked Team USA’s second consecutive Olympic gold medal in team figure skating which demonstrates the extensive American figure skating talent. Tracy Marek, who serves as U.S. Figure Skating President, said in a post-event interview that “This team embodies resilience and innovation. Ilia’s performance delivered more than victory; it established a powerful declaration. The victory happened during the time when various events occurred which included the changes to scoring systems and the movement to make naming systems more inclusive which included the new name Winter House for the Milan Team USA House to reach more audiences.

How This Win Changed the 2026 Winter Olympics

The results of this victory generate extensive effects which reach all parts of the world. Team USA claimed their first victory through Breezy Johnson’s gold medal achievement in women’s alpine downhill skiing which they achieved before their gold medal victory. Johnson, a 30-year-old from Wyoming, finished the race in 1:24.56 which allowed her to defeat Emma Aicher from Germany by 0.12 seconds to win the first US medal of the Olympic Games. The medal ceremony turned bittersweet for her because her gold medal broke during the celebration festivities which occurred at the 2026 Olympics because the medals contained recycled elements that included Italian landmark designs. The viral video of Johnson’s anthem moment revealed her crying which represented her success in overcoming injuries throughout her life.

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The gold medal in figure skating resulted in a major change for her future path. The USA team secured an early victory which increased their medal count and provided them with psychological advantages before their upcoming crucial competitions which included mixed doubles curling and women’s ice hockey matches against Korea. USA Team achieved multiple medals by February 10 which included Ben Ogden’s bronze in men’s cross-country skiing and Jackie Wiles and Paula Moltzan’s bronzes in women’s team combined alpine skiing. The figure skating victory enables the United States to potentially achieve 26 medals at the Olympics which would exceed their previous Beijing 2022 medal total of 25 according to experts who forecast a top-three position in the final standings.

American diversity and perseverance received recognition through this night which extended beyond the award show. The team featured newcomers to the Olympic Games like Alysa Liu and experienced Olympians like Chock and Bates who together created the foundation for their second-place rhythm dance performance. Social media platforms became a battlefield of admiration which started with the White House recognizing U.S. hockey rosters and continued through fan tributes which referred to the event as “pure American music.

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Key Data: Team USA’s Performance Breakdown

To illustrate the impact, here are two detailed tables highlighting Team USA’s medal progress and the figure skating team event scores.

Figure Skating Team Event Results – Milano Cortina 2026

Rank	Team	Total Points	Key Highlight
1 (Gold)	United States	69	Ilia Malinin’s 200.03 in men’s free skate clinched it (10 points segment win)
2 (Silver)	Japan	68	Shun Sato scored 194.86 in men’s free skate
3 (Bronze)	Italy	60	Host nation strong showing with Matteo Rizzo at 179.62
4	Georgia	56	–
5	Canada	54	–

Team USA Medal Tally at 2026 Winter Olympics (As of February 10, 2026)

Team USA Medals – Milano Cortina 2026 (Updated Feb 10)

Sport / Event	Athlete(s)	Medal	Date Won
Alpine Skiing – Women’s Downhill	Breezy Johnson	Gold	February 8
Figure Skating – Team Event	Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, Ellie Kam, Danny O’Shea, Madison Chock, Evan Bates	Gold	February 8
Cross-Country Skiing – Men’s Sprint Classic	Ben Ogden	Silver	February 9
Alpine Skiing – Women’s Team Combined	Jackie Wiles / Paula Moltzan (team contribution)	Bronze	February 10
Total Medals			2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze (5 Total)

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Conclusion: A Turning Point for American Winter Sports

The Olympic Games on February 8, 2026, became historic for Team USA as they were able to accomplish something beyond winning a single gold medal. Ilia Malinin’s heroic act not only secured a defensive victory of the team’s title, but the momentum that was generated also resulted in Team USA’s victory at the Milano Cortina Olympics. The upcoming Olympic games are an example of Team USA’s victory as it also reflects the power of perseverance and innovation in terms of unity. Team USA is sure to achieve more excellence in the Ohio Olympics as they already achieved the gold medal in the upcoming curling games and also because Mikaela Shiffrin is also competing. The world was given its primary inspiration with this event that created incredible ice performances.

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