Will USA Win Winter Olympics 2026?

Описание: The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina (Feb 6–22) are underway, and Team USA is loaded with talent in several events. Here's where the US has the strongest medal potential, based on recent qualifications, past success, and current form:

Freestyle Skiing — This remains one of Team USA's top events. The U.S. won 8 medals in Beijing 2022. Alex Hall (2022 men's slopestyle gold medalist) is back defending his title, and qualifiers like Alex Ferreira (halfpipe specialist) add depth. New events like dual moguls could bring more opportunities.

Snowboarding — Arguably the U.S.'s best discipline last time with 3 golds. Chloe Kim, the two-time Olympic halfpipe champion and youngest women's gold winner ever (2018), is the heavy favorite for another title—she's "good to go" after a shoulder issue and mathematically qualified early.

Alpine Skiing — Huge boost here! Mikaela Shiffrin (most decorated Alpine skier ever, multiple Olympic golds) qualified strong by dominating early slaloms. Lindsey Vonn (3 Olympic medals) made a remarkable comeback at 41, officially qualifying for her 5th Games (record for U.S. women) in downhill and likely super-G. She's eyeing Cortina as her "final" Olympics with home-course advantage.

Figure Skating — Solid contenders despite losses. The U.S. won 3 medals in 2022, but Nathan Chen (double gold winner in men's singles and team) skipped 2026 to pursue medical school. Still, Ilia Malinin is a top favorite in men's (recent world champ), and pairs like Madison Chock/Evan Bates dominate ice dance.

Ice Hockey & Cross-Country Skiing — Women's hockey seeks redemption after 2022 silver. Men's gets a massive upgrade with NHL players returning for the first time since 2014—stars like Auston Matthews could push for gold (expect USA vs. Canada drama). Cross-country has Jessie Diggins (historic 2018 relay gold) in the mix.

Other notes: Speed skating has Jordan Stolz as a multi-medal threat. Overall, Norway often tops the medal table (predicted favorite again), but Team USA's stars in these events give a real shot at high rankings—especially if figure/speed and snow events deliver.

What do you think, can the USA challenge Norway this time? Drop your predictions! ❄️🏅

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