35 Jaw-Dropping Moments From the 2026 Winter Olympics Captured on Camera

Here are 35 moments from the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy that photographers were lucky enough to capture in spectacular fashion.

The games opened on Feb. 6 and wrapped with the closing ceremony on Feb. 22.

Norway led the way with 41 total medals, followed by the United States with 33 and Italy with 30. Athletes representing the U.S. netted 12 gold medals, 12 silver and nine bronze during the games.

And there were plenty of memorable highlights from U.S. competitors that will live on well after 2026.

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Figure skater Alysa Liu captivated with her gold medal-winning performance on the ice that will surely be replayed for decades to come.

Then there was hockey. Both the women's and the men's U.S. hockey teams found themselves in overtime thrillers against Canada, coming out on top to take home the gold.

From emotional highs to unfortunate disasters during intense competition, take a look back at some of the best photos from the 2026 Winter Olympics.