It Was a Sensational Olympics for the U.S. by Nearly Every Measure. But One Stood Out.

The highlights and lowlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Alysa Liu’s gold medal win was one of the best moments of the 2026 Winter Olympics. | Matthew Stockman/Getty Images At every Olympic Games, there are winners, and there are many more losers. Dozens of gold, silver, bronze…and a whole bunch of people who walk away with nothing. Officially, Norway won the most in Milan and Cortina, with 41 total medals, 18 of which were gold. The US (with 33 overall and 12 gold), and Italy (with 30 total and 10 g…

It Was a Sensational Olympics for the U.S. by Nearly Every Measure. But One Stood Out.

The female stars of Team USA were the story of the 2026 Games.

Alysa Liu's Historic Gold Medal Win at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina reached a high point on February 19, 2026, when Alysa Liu won the gold medal in the women’s singles figure skating event. This victory is a significant moment for the sport. It represents a successful comeback for a skater who once walked away from competition to seek a normal life. By winning this title, Liu became the first American woman to earn an Olympic gold medal in figure skating since Sarah Hugh…