Team Honda Athlete Ambassadors Deliver Standout Performances for Team USA at Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Team Honda athlete ambassadors showcased outstanding skill, determination, and sportsmanship representing Team USA throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Across multiple disciplines, Team Honda athletes achieved impressive finishes and created memorable moments on the world stage.

“Our Team Honda athlete ambassadors showed the world what's possible when dreams meet preparation, and we're incredibly proud of their performances in Milano Cortina,” said Ed Beadle, vice president of Marketing, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Team Honda Athlete Highlights

Jordan Stolz, Speedskating

  • Result: Gold medal in the men's 1000m, gold medal in the men's 500m, and silver medal in the men's 1500m
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Jordan Stolz set a new Olympic record in the men's 1000m with a time of 1:06:28 and set a new Olympic record in the men's 500m with a time of 33:77. Stolz is the most decorated American Olympian at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the first American to win two individual medals at a single Olympic Winter Games in 32 years.

Madison Chock & Evan Bates, Figure Skating

  • Result: Gold medal in the Team Event and silver medal in Ice Dance
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the gold medal in the Team Event, scoring season bests in both their rhythm dance (91.06) and free skate (133.23) to earn Team USA the maximum 20 points for the Ice Dance portion of the competition. In the Individual Event, they won the silver medal with a score of 224.39. Bates was one of the Team USA flag bearers at the Closing Ceremony, voted on by his fellow Team USA athletes.

Kendall Coyne Schofield, Ice Hockey

  • Result: Gold medal
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Kendall Coyne Schofield played seven games where she registered three goals and had a plus/minus rating of +5 to capture her second Olympic gold medal (2018, 2026). She is the first mother to win an Olympic gold medal in ice hockey after giving birth and is also a two-time Olympic silver medalist (2014, 2022).

Ilia Malinin, Figure Skating

  • Result: Gold medal in the Team Event
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Ilia Malinin is the first person to land a backflip on one skate at the Olympic Winter Games since the move was banned in 1977 and reinstated in 2024.

Kaysha Love, Bobsled

  • Result: Fifth place in the Two-Woman Bobsled and seventh place in the Women's Monobob
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Kaysha Love recorded a total time of 3:49.71 in the Two-woman Bobsled and then she recorded a time of 3:59.27 in the Women's Monobob.

Declan Farmer, Sled Hockey

  • Result: Gold medal
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Declan Farmer was named MVP for the 2026 Paralympic Sled Hockey games, along with achieving Best Forward and Most Points (26). He led the Paralympic Winter Games in goals with 15 and is now the all-time leading scorer in Paralympic history with 66 career points. This is Farmer's fourth gold medal at the Paralympic Winter Games, and he helped Team USA win its fifth consecutive Paralympic gold medal.

Brody Roybal, Sled Hockey

  • Result: Gold medal
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Brody Roybal helped Team USA win its fifth consecutive Paralympic gold medal in Sled Hockey, with 13 points in the tournament, three goals, and 10 assists. This achievement marks four Paralympic gold medals for Roybal.

Brenna Huckaby, Para Snowboarding

  • Result: Bronze medal in women's Banked Slalom SB-LL2
  • Performance Notes: In her third Paralympic Winter Games, Team USA's Brenna Huckaby became the most decorated Para snowboarder with a total of three gold and two bronze medals.

Audrey Crowley, Para Alpine Skiing

  • Result: In her first Paralympic Winter Games, Crowley took fifth place in the women's Alpine Combined Standing, sixth place in women's Downhill Standing, and eighth place in women's Super-G Standing.
  • Performance Notes: Team USA's Audrey Crowley had a time of 2:12.30 in her fifth-place finish in the women's Alpine Combined Standing, a time of 1:27.26 in her sixth-place finish in the women's Downhill Standing, and a time of 1:22.93 in her eighth-place finish in the women's Super-G Standing.

The Power of Dreams in Action
At Honda, The Power of Dreams is more than a slogan—it is the belief that a challenging spirit and imagination can change the game. From developing advanced mobility solutions to supporting athletes who redefine the limits of human performance, Honda champions those who dream boldly and act decisively. Team Honda athlete ambassadors embody this spirit, inspiring fans and communities with their courage, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Honda is the Official Automotive Partner of Team USA, supporting both the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams during Milano Cortina 2026 and the LA28 Games. 

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