Winter Olympics 2026 medal count: Team USA up to 17 after Jordan Stolz, dual moguls medals
Saturday was a rebound day for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy. The American delegation picked up three medals—one gold, one silver and one bronze—moving its total to 17 as competition heads into Sunday. Norway and Italy remain ahead in the overall standings, with 20 and 18 medals respectively (all totals referenced in Eastern Time).
Stolz sprints to a second gold, sets Olympic record in 500m
Speed skater Jordan Stolz was the standout on Saturday, winning the men's 500 meters and lowering the Olympic record in the process. The victory marked Stolz's second gold of these Games; he had earlier topped the podium in the 1, 000 meters. With the 500m win he extended his run of dominance on the ice and arrives at the final week of competition with at least two more chances to add to his medal haul.
Stolz's performance provided a much-needed boost after a quieter Friday for the U. S. team. The 500m triumph was characterized by blistering pace and clean execution, and it pushed the American medal total upward on a busy day of action across the alpine and freeski events.
U. S. moguls duo shines in Olympic debut of dual moguls
The Olympic debut of dual moguls delivered drama and medals for the United States. In the head-to-head, single-elimination format, Jaelin Kauf reached the final and captured silver after a turbulent semifinal and a tight championship race. Elizabeth Lemley took bronze, adding to a breakout Games for the 20-year-old who had already stood on the top step earlier in the competition.
Both Kauf and Lemley had previously medaled at these Games, and their combined results in the new dual-moguls bracket underscored American depth in the freeski disciplines. The event's bracket-style format—pairing skiers directly against one another—produced fast-paced runs and a tense finish that thrilled the crowd.
Medal table snapshot and notable milestones
After Saturday's action the podium picture remains led by the host nation and a perennial winter powerhouse: Norway holds the most medals overall, followed by Italy. Team USA's surge to 17 puts it within striking distance as the program looks to finish strong in the final days of competition.
Saturday also delivered a historic moment for South America. Brazil secured its first-ever Winter Olympics medal when Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men's giant slalom, recording a combined time that bested the field and marking a milestone for the region in winter sport.
As the Games progress into the final week, attention will be on remaining speedskating events where Stolz can further bolster the U. S. tally, plus a packed schedule of alpine, nordic and freestyle events that could reshuffle the medal table. The next 48 hours promise more medal drama as athletes chase Olympic glory across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
