The United States was the host nation for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.
Medalists
The following U.S. competitors won medals at the games. In the by discipline sections below, medalists' names are bolded.
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Alpine skiing
Men
Women
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Cross-country skiing
Men
Women
Figure skating
Individual
Mixed
Ice hockey
Summary
Roster
Bill Baker – A
Neal Broten
Dave Christian
Steve Christoff
Jim Craig
Mike Eruzione – C
John Harrington
Steve Janaszak
Mark Johnson
Rob McClanahan
Ken Morrow
Jack O'Callahan
Mark Pavelich
Mike Ramsey
Buzz Schneider
Dave Silk
Eric Strobel
Bob Suter
Phil Verchota
Mark Wells
First Round
Final round
The top two teams from each group play the top two teams from the other group once. Points from previous games against their own group carry over, excluding teams who failed to make the medal round.