At least three Americans emerged as stars of the Winter Games.Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating.
- Nathan Chen won a gold medal in men’s figure skating singles. He’s the first Asian American man to win a medal in the event.
- And, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor won a bronze medal on Saturday, bringing her Olympics total to three silver medals and two bronze. That makes her the most-decorated Black athlete in Olympics history.
FINAL MEDAL COUNT: Norway placed first among nations at the games, with an impressive 37 medals overall. Russia was second with 32 medals, followed by Germany with 27 medals and Canada with 26 medals. The U.S. placed fifth with 25. American athletes won eight gold medals compared to Norway’s 16, Russia’s six, Germany’s 12 and Canada’s four.
