The second Sunday of the 2026 Winter Olympics brings a packed schedule for Team USA, with Mikaela Shiffrin competing in the giant slalom - the event where she won gold in 2018 and suffered a severe injury in 2024. Shiffrin's return to this race marks a significant moment in her comeback from PTSD following that crash. Speedskater Erin Jackson will defend her Olympic gold in the 500 meters, while pairs figure skating begins with Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea representing the top American pair.

Kam and O'Shea, who delivered clutch performances to help the U.S. win gold in the team event, have an outside chance at an individual medal. The U.S. men's hockey team faces Germany at 3:10 p.m. ET, continuing their quest for Olympic glory. This comes after their dramatic 6-3 victory over Denmark, with Eichel and Tkachuk leading the charge for the unbeaten American squad.

The day's events showcase the depth of Team USA's Olympic roster, from alpine skiing to speedskating to hockey. With Shiffrin's emotional return to the giant slalom and multiple medal opportunities across disciplines, Sunday represents a pivotal moment in the Americans' quest for Olympic dominance in Milan Cortina.