The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina concluded on Feb. 22, capping what was a dominant showcase from the women of Team USA. The most notable wins came from Alysa Liu in Figure Skating and the incredible tournament by the USA Women’s Hockey team. Across all nations, these Games featured the highest female participation in Winter Olympics history, with 47 percent of athletes being women. As the United States’ medal count continued to rise, the spotlight shifted to the U.S. Women’s Hockey team. The U.S. Women’s Hockey team went on the most dominant Olympic hockey tournament run in history.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 02, 2026 22:02 UTC