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Team USA Eyes Record-Breaking Medal Haul at 2026 Olympics

1/29/2026

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USA Olympic Aspirations

Team USA is preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, aiming to surpass their 25 medals, including eight golds, from the 2022 Beijing Games.
Alysa Liu recently won gold at the 2025 World Championships, while Erin Jackson made history as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold in speed skating.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful alpine skier, aims to break records, and Jessie Diggins seeks to enhance her medal tally in her final Olympics.
The U.S. men's hockey team, featuring NHL stars, hopes to end a gold medal drought.

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Shaw's Championship Triumph

Jaedyn Shaw, a 21-year-old Olympic gold medalist, joined NJ/NY Gotham FC after a trade and led them to an NWSL Championship two months later.
Her move from North Carolina was swift and chaotic, reflecting her adaptability.
Shaw's family made significant sacrifices for her soccer career, which she later fully appreciated.
Beyond soccer, she designs fashion and has created a limited-edition Adidas shoe as she pursues further success in 2026.

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USA Olympic Aspirations

Team USA is preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, aiming to surpass their 25 medals, including eight golds, from the 2022 Beijing Games.
Alysa Liu recently won gold at the 2025 World Championships, while Erin Jackson made history as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold in speed skating.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful alpine skier, aims to break records, and Jessie Diggins seeks to enhance her medal tally in her final Olympics.
The U.S. men's hockey team, featuring NHL stars, hopes to end a gold medal drought.

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