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While the United States isn\u2019t leading in the medal count, Team USA is looking golden at this year\u2019s Winter Olympic Games.<\/a><\/p>\n Team USA has won 16 medals<\/a> so far and four of them are gold. The American team is in third place for total medals. <\/p>\n Follow along for live coverage<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Breezy Johnson won gold<\/a> in women\u2019s downhill skiing on Sunday, becoming only the second American woman to accomplish the feat. It was the first Olympic medal of her career, and the first gold medal for Team USA at this year\u2019s Winter Games. She tearfully stood at the podium to accept her gold, afterwards saying, \u201cit doesn\u2019t feel real yet.\u201d <\/a><\/p>\n Team USA\u2019s second medal came on Sunday after a nail-biting figure skating team event. Ilia Manlin, also known as the \u201cQuad god\u201d stepped onto the ice with the gold medal hinging on his performance. The breakout star delivered, earning Team USA enough points to defeat Japan.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, Elizabeth Lemley, 20, won gold in her Olympic debut in women\u2019s moguls. Her teammate, Jaelin Kauf, took the silver. Speedskater Jordan Stolz took the gold in men\u2019s 1,000-meters, setting an Olympic record.<\/p>\n Norway currently leads in the gold count, with eight gold medals for the winter sports powerhouse. They are tied with host nation, Italy, for total medals with 18.<\/p>\n