Young U.S. team falls short of earning short track medal at 2022 Winter Olympics - NBC Olympics

Santos called her fall in the 1000m heartbreaking. She won five individual heats but lost out on her two most opportune chances to earn a podium finish due to contact created by other skaters.

"Being in medal position going into the last lap and crashing is absolutely heartbreaking, especially when you know you had more to give," Santos wrote on Instagram after the race.

While several team members mentioned they had mixed feelings regarding the Olympic output, there's an upside to the young Americans' performances that could spell future Olympic success.

Despite the lack of hardware, several American short track skaters posted messages of pride regarding their performances on social media. Corrine Stoddard and Biney grabbed top-10 finishes in the Women's 1000m, and Heo did the same on the men's side. They made progress in their careers at the Olympics and will each be 26 or younger by the 2026 Games.

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