Some have speculated that USA women could win 4 or 5 medals today in Sochi and wondered if that is a record. It would be. USA women have never won more than 3 medals on a single day at the Winter Olympics. Below is the list.
USA – Women Only
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Year,Date,Day#,Weekday,G,S,B,TM
1960,23 February,6,Tuesday,1,1,1,3
1968,9 February,4,Friday,0,3,0,3
2002,20 February,13,Wednesday,1,1,1,3
2002,21 February,14,Thursday,1,1,1,3
2010,18 February,7,Thursday,0,2,1,3
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And in case you’re wondering, here is the list of most medals won in a single day for the USA – men and women.
USA – Men and Women
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Year,Date,Day#,Weekday,G,S,B,TM
2010,17 February,6,Wednesday,3,1,2,6
2002,20 February,13,Wednesday,3,1,1,5
1928,17 February,7,Friday,2,2,0,4
2002,21 February,14,Thursday,1,2,1,4
2010,18 February,7,Thursday,1,2,1,4
2010,25 February,14,Thursday,1,3,0,4
2010,13 February,2,Saturday,1,1,2,4
2006,13 February,4,Monday,2,1,0,3
2002,11 February,4,Monday,1,1,1,3
2002,19 February,12,Tuesday,2,1,0,3
2002,12 February,5,Tuesday,1,1,1,3
1960,23 February,6,Tuesday,1,1,1,3
2006,21 February,12,Tuesday,0,2,1,3
1956,1 February,7,Wednesday,1,1,1,3
1932,4 February,1,Thursday,2,1,0,3
2006,24 February,15,Friday,1,1,1,3
1968,9 February,4,Friday,0,3,0,3
2002,15 February,8,Friday,0,1,2,3
2006,18 February,9,Saturday,1,1,1,3
1948,31 January,1,Saturday,0,2,1,3
2010,20 February,9,Saturday,0,1,2,3
2002,23 February,16,Saturday,0,1,2,3
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Hi Bill,
In 1994, the 3000m relay and 500m in short track were held on separate days.
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1994-02-25/sports/1994056120_1_turner-zhang-roller-derby
You’re correct – thanx for that
How many athletes have won a gold medal on their birthday at the Winter Games? Does anyone look like a chance in 2014?
David – see my post I just put up answering your question.