Miracle on Ice (sports event)

The "Miracle on Ice" was a historic hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. It featured the U.S. men's hockey team, made up of amateur and collegiate players, facing the heavily favored Soviet Union team, which was considered the best in the world. In a surprising upset, the U.S. team defeated the Soviets 4-3, in what is regarded as one of the greatest sports upsets of all time. The victory symbolized American resilience and patriotism during a tense Cold War period, inspiring fans and becoming a defining moment in Olympic history.