elana meyers taylor wins first Olympic gold, ties U.S. women’s medal record on Day 10
On Day 10 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, 41-year-old elana meyers taylor finally reached the top of the podium in the monobob, securing her first Olympic gold and bringing home a record-tying sixth career medal for a U. S. woman. The day produced a string of headline moments — from freeski big air drama to decisive hockey semifinal results — as the schedule set the stage for a blockbuster Thursday of finals (times ET).
Meyers Taylor’s milestone and monobob recap
Meyers Taylor’s victory was the culmination of a remarkable Olympic career. Entering the monobob with five medals but no gold, she put together composed, technically clean runs to top the field and finally claim the one prize that had eluded her. At 41 she not only becomes an Olympic champion for the first time but also ties the all-time U. S. women’s Winter Olympic medal record with six, matching a legendary speed skater’s total.
The United States celebrated a double podium in the women’s bobsleigh discipline, with Kallie Humphries taking bronze. The result underscored the depth and longevity of American sledding talent across multiple Games. Meyers Taylor’s path to gold has been marked by persistence and consistency; her breakthrough here on Day 10 will be read as a career-defining moment and an inspiration for veteran athletes aiming for one last triumph.
Other standout results: freeski, hockey and more
On the freestyle side, Canada’s Megan Oldham rose to the top in the women’s freeski big air while Eileen Gu, competing for China but born in the United States, claimed silver. The podium emphasized how international the sport has become and showcased a mix of established stars and rising talent.
Women’s hockey produced the long-expected pair of powers advancing to the gold-medal game. The U. S. punched its ticket with a dominant 5-0 win over Sweden in the semifinals, displaying offensive balance and stingy defense. Canada survived a scare from heavy underdogs Switzerland, edging to a 2-1 victory in a tighter, tense semifinal. Canada’s captain delivered both goals in that game and moved past the Olympic scoring mark for women’s hockey, setting a new benchmark with 20 career Olympic goals.
The combined hockey results set up a marquee U. S. -Canada gold-medal rematch on Thursday (ET), a showdown that has long been anticipated and promises a high-intensity finale. Beyond those events, the day’s action continued to highlight mixed fortunes for American favorites across the program—some stars finding the podium while others battled through setbacks and narrow misses.
Looking ahead: what to expect next (times ET)
Competition resumes with a busy slate: seven gold medals are scheduled for the next competition day, although nine medal events will be decided when bronzes in the men’s and women’s speedskating team pursuit are included. The marquee women’s hockey final between the United States and Canada will take place Thursday (ET), where both teams will aim to settle a rivalry that has dominated Olympic narratives for decades.
For Team USA, the mixed results so far — historic personal milestones, breakthrough wins and a few high-profile disappointments — leave a complicated but compelling picture. The coming days will be crucial for athletes chasing late-medal runs and for veterans aiming to finish their Olympic journeys on a high note. Expect tight margins, emotional farewells and potentially more history-making performances before the Games move into their final stretch.
