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Liu makes history, USA wins hockey gold
20 Feb
Summary
- Alysa Liu secured a historic gold medal in figure skating.
- The U.S. women's hockey team won gold in overtime.
- Jordan Stolz earned silver in the men's 1500m speed skating.
Thursday proved to be a monumental day for the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, marked by historic victories and strong performances across multiple disciplines. Alysa Liu captured the gold medal in the women's singles figure skating competition, becoming the first American woman to medal in the event since 2006. Her flawless free skate secured her place at the top of the podium.
The U.S. women's hockey team earned a dramatic gold medal, defeating rivals Canada in overtime. Hilary Knight's clutch redirection goal and Megan Keller's overtime winner sealed the 2-1 victory for the American squad.
In speed skating, Jordan Stolz added a silver medal to his collection in the men's 1500-meter event, following his earlier gold medals in the 500m and 1000m races. The women's curling team also advanced to the semifinals after a narrow 7-6 victory over Switzerland.
