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.

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Canada's Connor McDavid didn't win a gold medal, but he's going home from the Milan Cortina Olympics honored as the best men's hockey player from the Games.

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Eileen Gu emerged as one of the biggest and brightest stars at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The American-born Chinese freestyle skier dominated the Winter Games, winning three medals. She won two silver medals in the slopestyle and big air competitions.