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The U.S. has medaled in nine of the 12 finals in Paris, winning two golds and 11 medals overall, nearly double the total of second-place Australia, which has six.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2024
The recently engaged couple has medaled at nationals in every season since 2013.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
The United States has medaled in ice dance at each of the past four Olympics and will count on these two strong pairs to maintain that streak.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2022
USA Luge has medaled four times in doubles, taking silver and bronze at both the 1998 Nagano Games and the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 10, 2022
It’s the first time the U.S. team has picked up a bronze medal and the first time the team has medaled since the 2012 Olympics.
From Fox News ● Aug. 5, 2021
