The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina wrapped up with Norway once again proving its prowess in winter sports, topping the medal table. Norway’s athletes collected an impressive total of 41 medals, with 18 of those being gold. Their outstanding performances were particularly noted in cross-country skiing, biathlon, and alpine skiing, cementing the country’s position as a dominant force in these disciplines.
Following closely, the United States clinched the second spot in the medal standings, amassing a total of 33 medals. The U.S. team’s success was largely driven by their achievements in snowboarding, freestyle skiing, and figure skating, securing 12 gold medals overall. This performance highlighted the strength and depth of the American athletes in these key events.
The Netherlands secured third place, continuing its legacy of excellence particularly in speed skating. The Dutch team took home a total of 20 medals, with 10 of them being gold, underscoring their continued strength in this sport. Their consistent performance in speed skating events once again placed them prominently on the Olympic stage.
These final medal standings underscore Norway’s consistent dominance in winter sports, with the United States and the Netherlands also showcasing their strengths and securing spots in the top three. As the curtain falls on the 2026 Winter Olympics, attention now turns to the preparations and anticipation for the next Winter Games scheduled for 2030.