Breezy Johnson finished on top of the alpine skiing women's downhill on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's the first gold medal for Team USA.

Team USA made an immediate impact on the first full day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, headlined by another one-sided performance from the women's hockey team and a five-point lead in figure skating's team event that sets up a pivotal Sunday.

A win over Sweden would put the U.S. into the medal round. But Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin could also advance with a loss.

The Americans enter Day 3 of the figure skating team event at the Winter Olympics atop the leaderboard, but need clutch performances to secure gold.

Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.

Team USA is officially on the board — and with a gold medal. The U.S. won its first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics Sunday and there are still several medal events to go. 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Count While the U.

Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."

It was a rough day for the U.S. curling team. After a record-setting 4-0 undefeated start, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin suffered back-to-back losses to undefeated Great Britain and the previously winless South Korea. Team USA is now 4-2.