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flag U.S. Olympic coaches, including gold medal-winning hockey coach John Wroblewski, won't receive official medals, as only athletes are awarded them under longstanding tradition.

flag Coaches do not receive official Olympic medals, as only competing athletes are awarded them, a long-standing tradition upheld during the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. flag U.S. women’s hockey coach John Wroblewski, whose team won gold, expressed emotion over his players’ victory but accepted the system, noting coaching is driven by service. flag While some teams have honored coaches with ceremonial medals, such as the U.S. men’s basketball team in Tokyo, these are not official. flag The 2026 medals featured a two-part design symbolizing teamwork, yet only athletes received formal recognition. flag The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee acknowledges coaches through separate awards, but no changes to medal eligibility are planned.

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