On Thursday, the United States women’s team defeated the defending champion Canadian team 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal in the ice hockey competition at the Milan-Cortina Games.
This is the first gold medal for the U.S. women’s team since the 2018 PyeongChang Games.
The U.S. women’s ice hockey team had previously won Olympic gold twice, in 1998 and 2018, while the Canadian team won the gold medal at the last Games.
United States
The United States is a federal republic founded in 1776 after declaring independence from Great Britain, with its modern government established by the Constitution in 1789. Its history includes westward expansion, a civil war over slavery, and its emergence as a global superpower in the 20th century. The nation is defined by its diverse cultural heritage, democratic ideals, and significant economic and political influence worldwide.
Canada
Canada is a North American country formed in 1867 through Confederation, evolving from earlier British and French colonial territories. It is known for its vast landscapes, multicultural society, and a historical development deeply influenced by Indigenous peoples, colonization, and immigration.
Milan-Cortina Games
The Milan-Cortina Games refer to the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be jointly hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. This marks Italy’s third time hosting the Winter Games, following Cortina’s first hosting in 1956 and Turin’s in 2006. The event aims to utilize venues across northern Italy, including existing infrastructure from past games.
PyeongChang Games
The PyeongChang Games refer to the 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, held in PyeongChang County, South Korea. They were historically significant for featuring a unified Korean women’s ice hockey team and for being the first Winter Olympics hosted in South Korea since 1988.
