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Team USA Announces State That Dominated Winter Olympics

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Christian Alamodin | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 8:35 PM ET

The United States is always a powerhouse in international sporting events, and the 2026 Winter Olympics reminded the world that Team USA always produces some of the world's best athletes.

Their 33-medal haul in Milan is the second-highest out of the whole tournament, with only Norway being the more prolific nation in winter sports. However, the narratives surrounding some of USA's biggest medals grab the attention.

Alysa Liu's comeback story from retirement to Olympic gold is some of the most dazzling pieces of storytelling available. The men's hockey team breaking a 46-year curse is nothing to scoff at as well. The women's hockey team also continues to assert their dominance on the ice.

Alysa Liu of the United States celebrates with the gold medal in the women's free skate.Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

American fans who are still on an Olympic high got another dopamine hit as Team USA released an interesting statistic.

Team USA Reveals Minnesota as Top Producers of Olympic Medalists

Team USA's official Instagram account posted an image that showcased which states produced the most Olympian medalists in the recently concluded games. To no one's surprise, Minnesota is at the top of the list with 13 of the nation's medals.

Michigan is a close second to the Land of 10,000 Lakes with 11 medals, with Colorado and California rounding out the top three with eight medals each.