Winter Olympics Medal Count Heats Up in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo
The 2026 Winter Games have officially kicked off, and with it, a fierce competition for the top spot on the medal count. The United States is fielding its biggest team ever, but can they take home the gold?U.S. Team Brings Home Big Numbers
With 232 athletes competing in various events, the U.S. team is looking strong. Skier Breezy Johnson made history by winning America's first gold medal of the Games in women's downhill, and the figure skating team took home a gold in the team competition.
Norway Holds the Record
While Team USA brought home the most medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Norway holds the all-time record for winter medals. The country is looking to continue its dominance in the Winter Games.
Medal Count Update
The chart below shows the latest medal count as of February 9th. With only a few events under their belt, teams are still vying for the top spot. The men's downhill competition saw Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen take home the gold in the first event.
As the Winter Olympics continue to heat up, one thing is clear: the competition is fierce. With so many talented athletes from around the world competing for medals, it's anyone's game. Will Team USA be able to take home the top spot, or will Norway continue its reign? Stay tuned to find out.
