USA’s Alex Hall, Ben Ogden Secure Silver Medals at Winter Olympics
In an exciting day at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA showcased impressive performances in various events. Notable athletes Alex Hall and Ben Ogden each secured silver medals, highlighting the American team’s strong presence in Winter sports.
Alex Hall and Ben Ogden Win Silver Medals
Alex Hall achieved a remarkable accomplishment by earning a silver medal in the men’s slopestyle skiing final. His exceptional skills and performance marked a significant milestone for Team USA. Meanwhile, Ben Ogden made history by securing a silver medal in the men’s sprint classic. He recorded a finishing time of 3:40.61, just shy of the Norwegian skiers, who dominated the podium.
Historic Achievements
- Ben Ogden’s silver marks the end of a nearly 50-year Olympic medal drought for American men in cross-country skiing.
- Ogden is the second American man to win an Olympic cross-country skiing medal, following Bill Koch’s silver in 1976.
Other Notable Events
On the same day, the U.S. faced off against Canada in women’s ice hockey, a match often viewed as a preview for potential gold medal contenders. The competition was fierce, with both nations vying for the upper hand.
Olympics Medal Count and Current Standings
As of today, Italy leads the medal count with a total of nine medals. The standings include:
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Japan | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| USA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
With athletes like Hall and Ogden competing at such a high level, Team USA looks poised to add more medals as the Games progress. Fans eagerly await the upcoming events to cheer on their favorite athletes in the pursuit of Olympic glory.
