1960 US Men's Ice Hockey Team

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The 1960 United States men's ice hockey team, also known as the "Miracle on Ice" team, was a group of amateur and collegiate players who defied all odds to win the gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. The team, composed of 18 players, was led by coach Al Renfrew and was considered a huge underdog against the heavily favored Soviet Union team, which had won six of the previous seven Olympic gold medals. Despite the lack of professional players on the team, the Americans used their speed, agility, and determination to overcome the Soviet Union's superior skill and experience. The team's victory was a stunning upset, as they won 9-4 in the medal round. The "Miracle on Ice" team's achievement is considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history, and their victory will always be remembered as a symbol of American determination and perseverance.