How many minnesotans have won a gold medal in the winter Olympics?

Answer 1

Through the first week of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, 18 athletes born in Minnesota have won gold medals in the Winter Olympics. All but one has played Ice Hockey.

1) Tom Williams, born in Duluth, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

2) Eric Strobel, born in Rochester, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

3) Bill Christian, born in Warroad, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

4) Rog Christian, born in Warroad, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

5) Paul Johnson, born in West St. Paul, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

6) John Maysich, born in Eveleth, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

7) Jack McCartan, born in St. Paul, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

8) Bob Owen, born in Minneapolis, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1960 Games.

9) Neil Broton, born in Roseau, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

10) Dave Christian, born in Warroad, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

11) John Harringotn, born in Virginia, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

12) Rob McClanahan, born in St. Paul, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

13) Mark Pavelich, born in Eveleth, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

14) Mike Ramsey, born in Minneapolis, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

15) Phil Verchota, born in Preston, won gold with the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Games.

16) Alana Blhoski, born in St. Paul, won gold with the U.S. women's hockey team at the 1998 Games.

17) Jenny Schmidgall-Potter, born in St. Paul, won gold with the U.S. women's hockey team at the 1998 Games.

18) Lindsey Vonn, born in St. Paul, won gold in women's downhill alpine skiing at the 2010 Games.