McNaughton and Jones reflect on Olympic successes in Milan-Cortina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Ava McNaughton and Jasmine Jones, local athletes from Western Pennsylvania, share their experiences following successes at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. McNaughton, a gold medalist with the USA women's hockey team, describes the unforgettable moment of standing with her teammates during the medal ceremony. Jones, who earned bronze in bobsled, emphasizes the pride of representing the country. Both athletes aim for their next Olympic appearances, with Jones preparing for the 2030 Games in the French Alps.
- •Ava McNaughton won gold in women's hockey at Milan-Cortina.
- •Jasmine Jones earned bronze in bobsled.
- •Both athletes emphasize the pride of Olympic representation.
- •Jones resumes duties as a senior airman in the Air Force.
- •McNaughton leads Wisconsin to an NCAA championship after the Olympics.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Local Olympians using success in Milan-Cortina as fuel for bright futures
"Few things capture the American spirit quite like a medal-winning moment at the Olympics.
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