Five New Yorkers Help Team USA Win Big at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics have wrapped up, and Team USA had an impressive showing, finishing second overall in the medal standings with 33 total medals, just behind Norway.

While the athletes compete together as one team, many people still enjoy seeing how their home states contributed to the country’s success. New analysis looked at which states produced the most Olympic medalists this year, and New York State had plenty to celebrate.

New York Athletes Bring Home Gold

According to the research, five athletes from New York helped Team USA earn medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. All five of those medals were gold. The athletes representing New York include: Christopher Lillis, Haley Winn, Haley Scamurra, Aerin Frankel, and Charlie McAvoy.

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Their performances helped Team USA reach its strong overall medal count and showed just how much talent comes from the Empire State.

Where New York Ranked Among the States

When they compared states, New York ranked fifth for bringing home the medals. The state tied with Massachusetts and Illinois, each contributing five medalists to Team USA’s success.

Minnesota led the list with 12 medalists, followed by Michigan and California, which each produced nine. Even so, New York’s athletes stood out because every medal tied to the state was gold.

A Proud Moment for New York Sports

The Olympics always bring the country together, but they also give states a reason to feel proud of the athletes who grew up and trained there. For New York sports fans, seeing five athletes from the state help Team USA win gold is a reminder of the strong sports culture that continues to produce world-class competitors.