Breanna Stewart, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in women’s basketball for Team USA, expressed her pride and excitement while watching fellow Americans excel at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. Observing Team USA’s record-setting haul of 12 gold medals, Stewart’s thoughts turned toward her own goal of competing on home soil at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.
Stewart conveyed her enthusiasm for LA28 during a conversation with Fox News Digital, noting,
“I’ve been talking about LA28 a little more these days. I think it’s going to be crazy,”
highlighting both the scale and significance of the upcoming event.
Emotional Connection to Olympic Victory and National Pride
Watching athletes from various sports, including 20-year-old figure skating champion Alysa Liu and the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams, Stewart related deeply to the experience of standing on an Olympic podium. She reflected on the powerful emotions athletes feel when receiving their medals and seeing the American flag raised.
Stewart explained,
“When you’re on the podium, you see the flag raise, and the national anthem is going with the gold medal around your neck, it’s really just satisfaction and justification of why you’re doing it and why you’ve gone through those hard moments and times,”
further adding,
“To me, the Olympics is the highest of the high. You’re playing your sport at the highest level against everyone else in the world, and you see that. It’s just a goosebump feeling no matter how many times you do it. Just the pride and knowing you’re representing something bigger than yourself always comes through full circle.”
Learning from New Winter Sports and Celebrating Team USA’s Success
Stewart also highlighted how the Olympic Games inspire people to explore lesser-known sports such as bobsledding, curling, and hockey. Her enthusiasm for cheering on Team USA spanned every event, appreciating the passion and dedication displayed by all athletes.
She shared,
“I think there were so many events I really learned a lot about, whether it was bobsledding, or curling, or watching hockey,”
and added,
“The Olympics are special every time I get to do them, and I know that it’s the same for all of those athletes. I thought it was a really cool moment for everybody and, I mean, women’s hockey what an incredible ending. Men’s hockey, the same thing. Listen, I would never want to get my teeth knocked out by a hockey stick, I can tell you that much.”
Her remark referred to the recent injury suffered by Jack Hughes, the men’s hockey star who scored the overtime winning goal despite taking a hit that chipped his front teeth. Hughes celebrated triumphantly with the American flag draped around his shoulders on the ice in Milan. Similarly, Megan Keller’s overtime goal for the women’s hockey team ignited their golden victory just days earlier, showcasing outstanding American talent.
Home-Field Advantage Fuels Excitement for LA28 Olympics
Stewart’s anticipation for her fourth Olympic gold medal intensifies with the prospect of competing in her home country. Unlike previous Games held abroad, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will allow her and the women’s national basketball team to feel the amplified energy of a supportive home crowd.
She remarked,
“Even just fast-forwarding to two years from now, the fact we’re finally going to be in our home country, I feel like, especially speaking from the women’s national basketball team, we’re always playing against other people in their host countries, and we’re always being root against,”
concluding,
“To have that home crowd behind us is going to be something people haven’t felt in a long, long time and I’m excited to say I’ll be feeling that, too.”
Stewart’s Partnership with Throne Sport Coffee Supports Her Demanding Lifestyle
Balancing the rigorous demands of professional basketball and motherhood requires steady energy, and Stewart has found a fitting solution in her partnership with Throne SPORT COFFEE. As the first female athlete to collaborate with the brand, she values its combination of caffeine and protein, which supports her athletic performance and busy schedule.
In a FOX Business interview, Stewart explained,
“It just seems really natural and fitting for me. I think that being an athlete, being a mom, there’s so many reasons why we constantly need caffeine. But to have it in a healthy way, and also have the protein in it — every time I walk in the gym, I’m having one. I’m letting everyone know that not only am I drinking coffee, but I’m getting some positive protein benefit as well.”
Looking Ahead: What LA28 Could Mean for Stewart and Team USA
As LA28 nears, the prospect of competing before a home crowd adds new dimension to Stewart’s Olympic journey and ambitions. Her reflection on past victories and admiration for current Winter Olympians reveals the deep pride she carries for representing Team USA, and her commitment to achieving another gold medal at the highest level of her sport.
With her experience, passion, and determination, Stewart’s role extends beyond basketball; she embodies the Olympic spirit and embodies the hope many Americans feel gearing up for an unforgettable Games on U.S. soil.
