The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up with Norway emerging as the dominant force, leading the medal tally and reaffirming its prowess in winter sports. The Scandinavian nation accumulated a total of 41 medals, comprising 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze, showcasing remarkable performances in events such as cross-country skiing, biathlon, and alpine skiing.
Securing the second spot, the United States finished with 33 medals, including 12 gold. This strong showing was largely attributed to impressive results in snowboarding, freestyle skiing, and figure skating. These achievements underscore the U.S.’s continued excellence and competitiveness on the icy and snowy Olympic stage.
Following closely, the Netherlands secured third place, amassing 20 medals in total. The Dutch athletes continued to shine in speed skating, a discipline in which they have historically excelled, capturing 10 gold medals in the process. Their performance reinforced the Netherlands’ status as a powerhouse in this category.
The final medal standings highlighted Norway’s consistent supremacy in winter sports, further cementing its reputation. Meanwhile, the United States and the Netherlands rounded out the top three, each displaying their own strengths across various events.
With the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Games, the focus now shifts to the 2030 Winter Olympics, as the participating nations reflect on their performances and begin preparations for the next global sporting spectacle.