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Historic Win: Laila Edwards Makes Olympic Hockey History

2/23/2026

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Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to win a gold medal with Team USA in women's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
The United States defeated Canada 2-1, with Edwards assisting on the first goal.
Her family attended the games, supported by a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $56,000, thanks in part to contributions from NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce.

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Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to win a gold medal with Team USA in women's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
The United States defeated Canada 2-1, with Edwards assisting on the first goal.
Her family attended the games, supported by a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $56,000, thanks in part to contributions from NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce.