Alex Ferreira Wins Gold, Team USA Ties Winter Olympics Record

Livigno, Italy played host to a historic moment in freeskiing on Friday night as Alex Ferreira of Aspen, Colorado, secured a gold medal in the men’s halfpipe event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This victory completes Ferreira’s medal set, adding to his previous silver and bronze Olympic finishes.

A Golden Achievement for Team USA

The 31-year-old Ferreira’s win marks the tenth gold medal for the United States at these Games. This ties the nation’s all-time record for gold medals earned at a single Winter Olympics – a feat previously achieved at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, according to Olympic historian Bill Mallon.

Did You Know? The U.S. Previously earned ten gold medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ferreira’s success builds on a strong start for Team USA, following gold medals won by Breezy Johnson in alpine skiing on February 8, and subsequent victories by Mikaela Shiffrin, Elana Meyers-Taylor, Alysia Liu, Elizabeth Lemley, the U.S. Women’s ice hockey team, and Jordan Stolz – with Stolz being the only American athlete to secure two individual gold medals so far.

The Medal Count and What Lies Ahead

As of Friday, the United States stands second in the overall medal count at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, trailing only Norway. Norway has currently earned 17 gold medals, surpassing their previous record of 16 gold medals set at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, as noted by Bill Mallon.

Expert Insight: Ferreira’s gold medal, alongside the successes of other U.S. Athletes, demonstrates a strong performance by Team USA at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, positioning them as a major contender in the overall medal standings.

The U.S. Team still has opportunities to add to their gold medal tally. On Saturday, Jordan Stolz is scheduled to compete in the mass start speedskating event, and Elana Meyers-Taylor will compete in the two-person bobsled race. The U.S. Men’s ice hockey team is also progressing towards a potential gold medal match on Sunday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What event did Alex Ferreira win a gold medal in?

Alex Ferreira won a gold medal in the freeski halfpipe event.

How many gold medals has Team USA won at the 2026 Winter Olympics so far?

Team USA has won ten gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Which country currently leads the medal count at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Norway currently leads the medal count with 17 gold medals.

As the Milano Cortina Winter Games continue, will Team USA be able to surpass their record of ten gold medals set in 2002?