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Team USA Olympic athletes spoke out this week about their "mixed emotions" representing the US amid the ICE raids and shootings happening.
Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, offering words of encouragement to athletes as the Games officially got underway in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
"Miss American" herself, Taylor Swift, joined the NBC broadcast to share an inspirational message for all of the athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Milan Cortina was on Taylor Swift’s mind and she has a message for all #WinterOlympics athletes!The music video for Taylor Swift’s hit Opalite dropped TODAY! pic.twitter.com/rlKg6r2K4b
As a certified mental performance consultant, Drake professor Stacy Gnacinski is in Italy helping coach Australia's Winter Olympics athletes.