Social media now shapes how the Olympics are remembered. Fans no longer wait for highlight reels on TV. They watch history unfold through short clips, memes, and reaction posts. During the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan and Cortina,
Lee reposted an image shared by ESPN on her Instagram Story. The post compared Liu’s recent Olympic celebration to a viral moment from the Paris Summer Games. Lee added just one word: “queens,” along with heart-eye and teary-eyed emojis.
Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.
The Games always offer discomfort. And moments of joy—in its purest form—as well as pain and surprise. While Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback ended with a frightening crash in Cortina d’Ampezzo, overall, Team USA broke its winter gold medal record, set on home soil at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
The United States captured back‑to‑back Olympic gold in mixed aerials, delivering another set of high‑flying jumps in a dominant repeat performance.
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