The first medals of Milan Cortina have been awarded.
On the first full day of Olympic action, there were five events with medals on the line.
That meant five opportunities for athletes to claim the first prizes at the Olympics, including skiers, speed skaters and snowboarders.
Here’s a look the medal winners from Day 1 in Italy:
2022 Olympic figure skater Mariah Bell discusses the outlook for Team USA in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
How many medals did Team USA win on Day 1?
Team USA came away empty-handed on the first day of medal events. There were five opportunities, from men’s downhill Alpine skiing to women’s speed skating, but no athletes medaled.
Who has the most medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics after Day 1?
After Day 1, three countries are tied with three medals apiece. Norway, the usual dominant nation, Japan and hosts Italy all have one gold, one silver and one bronze. Team USA is not on the board.
Day 2 medal events in 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics
Sunday, Feb. 8 will see medals awarded in the following events:
Alpine skiing, women’s downhill
Cross-country skiing, men’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon
Biathlon, mixed relay 4×6 km
Snowboard, women’s parallel giant slalom
Snowboard, men’s parallel giant slalom
Speed skating, men’s 5000m
Luge, men’s singles
Figure skating, men’s team event