Winter Olympics 2026 medal count: Team USA rises to 17 after Stolz’s gold, dual moguls medals
MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO — Team USA added three medals on Saturday, February 15, 2026 (ET), lifting its total to 17 as the Winter Games head into another busy day. The haul included a gold from speedskater Jordan Stolz, a silver for Jaelin Kauf in dual moguls and a bronze for Elizabeth Lemley, leaving the United States trailing Norway and host nation Italy in overall medals.
Stolz sprints to second gold, sets Olympic record in 500 meters
Jordan Stolz cemented his status as the breakout speedskating star of these Games with a dominant victory in the men’s 500 meters. Stolz posted an Olympic-record time to claim his second gold medal of the meet, and he still has two more events on his schedule that could further change the medal picture.
The 500-meter triumph followed Stolz’s earlier success in the 1, 000 meters, where he also stood atop the podium and left a mark on the Olympic record books. His blistering form has become a reliable source of medals for the U. S. squad and is a major reason the Americans have climbed the standings this weekend.
Dual moguls delivers drama and U. S. hardware
The Olympic debut of dual moguls produced a wild day of head-to-head racing and added two more medals to the American ledger. Jaelin Kauf navigated the single-elimination bracket to reach the final and took silver after a dramatic semifinal and final round. Elizabeth Lemley, who already captured a medal earlier in the Games, added a bronze to her collection.
Both Kauf and Lemley demonstrated the depth of the U. S. freestyle program in an event that rewards aggression and precision in equal measure. Their podium finishes were part of a broader American rebound after a slow Friday, and they helped push the team to its current 17-medal total.
Medal table snapshot and notable moments from Saturday
As of Saturday, February 15, 2026 (ET), Norway and Italy remain ahead of the United States in the overall medal race, with Norway leading at 20 total medals and Italy close behind at 18. The U. S. sits in third with 17, but momentum from Saturday’s performances could tighten that margin in the days ahead.
Beyond the American success, the day featured a historic achievement for South America: a gold in the men’s giant slalom that marked the continent’s first-ever medal at a Winter Games. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen delivered a powerful combined run of 2: 25. 00 to edge out former champions by 0. 58 seconds and claim the top spot on the podium, a milestone result that resonated across the field.
With multiple marquee events still to come next week, including more speedskating races where Stolz will compete, the medal table remains fluid. The U. S. will be looking to build on Saturday’s momentum to close the gap on the two leaders while other nations chase historic breakthroughs of their own.
This briefing reflects results through Saturday, February 15, 2026 (ET) and will be updated as the Games progress.
