2026 U. S. Physics Team Medals at the 2026 EUPhO
Left to right: Evan Erickson (Traveling Coach), Bryant Yu, Owen Zhou, Raymond Feng, Jason Liu, Yijia Xuan, and Tengiz Bibilashvili (Academic Director).
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College Park, MD, June 16, 2026—The 10th Annual European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO) was held June 12–16 in Gothenburg, Sweden, hosted by Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg. Student scholars from 41 countries, including 34 European nations and 7 guest countries, tested their knowledge of physics while competing with some of the world’s best young physicists. In addition to the experimental and theoretical examinations, participants had opportunities to experience Swedish culture and visit local sites, including boat trips to Brännö and Marstrand. After the exams, students were able to relax at Liseberg Amusement Park.
At the Closing Ceremony on June 16, medals and special recognitions were announced. Congratulations to the five members of the U.S. Physics Team who represented the United States at EuPhO 2026:
- Raymond Feng — Gold Medal
- Jason Liu — Honorable Mention
- Yijia Xuan — Silver Medal
- Bryant Yu — Gold Medal
- Owen Zhou — Gold Medal
In addition, Bryant Yu received two of the competition’s highest distinctions. He was awarded Best in Theory and was named the Absolute Winner of EuPhO 2026, earning the highest overall score among all participants in the Olympiad.
The coaches for the 2026 U.S. Physics Team are Academic Director, Tengiz Bibilashvili; Coaches, Kellan Colburn, Evan Erickson, Natalie LeBaron, and Rishab Parthasarathy, and Junior Coach, Harry Kroft.
The U.S. Physics Team is sponsored by the generous support of private donors, the American Institute for Physics and the member societies of the American Institute of Physics:
Acoustical Society of America
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
American Association of Physics Teachers
American Astronomical Society
ACA: The Structural Science Society
American Meteorological Society
American Physical Society
AVS: Science &Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing
Optica
The Society of Rheology
Hosting University:
University of Maryland
Corporate Sponsors:
Cambridge University Press
Citadel and Citadel Securities
D.E. Shaw Group & Company
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About AAPT
AAPT is an international organization for physics educators, physicists, and industrial scientists—with members worldwide. Dedicated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching, AAPT provides awards, publications, and programs that encourage teaching practical application of physics principles, support continuing professional development, and reward excellence in physics education. Founded in 1930, the Association is headquartered in the American Center for Physics at College Park, Maryland.
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