Milano Cortina 2026 Medals Table: Norway leads as Winter Olympics near dramatic finish
With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics set to conclude, Norway leads the medals table, while the United States, Italy and the Netherlands battle for podium supremacy. Here’s the full standings and what they reveal.
Norway sets the standard heading into Final Day
With the curtain set to fall on the 2026 Winter Olympics, Norway sits comfortably atop the medals table after Saturday’s action, the penultimate day of competition. The Scandinavian powerhouse has amassed 40 total medals, including 18 gold, reaffirming its dominance in winter sport.
Norway’s consistency across endurance disciplines and alpine events once again proved decisive in separating it from the chasing pack. But while Norway leads, the race behind them remains tight and layered with intrigue.
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United States and Italy in Podium Chase
The United States holds second place with 32 total medals (11 gold, 12 silver, 9 bronze). The Americans showed depth across ice and snow events, staying competitive throughout the Games even as Norway pulled away in gold count.
Host nation Italy delivered a strong home performance, sitting fourth overall but tied for third in gold medals (10). Italy’s 30 total medals underline one of its most successful Winter Olympic campaigns in recent history.
Just ahead of Italy in overall medals is the Netherlands with 20 medals, driven largely by speed skating dominance. Their 10 gold medals demonstrate clinical execution in their strongest disciplines.
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France, Germany, and Japan stay competitive
France (23 total medals) and Germany (24 total medals) remain firmly in the top tier, both combining alpine precision and ice success. Japan also impressed with 24 total medals, including a remarkable 12 bronze medals, highlighting consistency even when gold narrowly slipped away.
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The Full Medals Table
| NATION | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | TOTAL |
| Norway | 18 | 11 | 11 | 40 |
| United States | 11 | 12 | 9 | 32 |
| Netherlands | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| Italy | 10 | 6 | 14 | 30 |
| France | 8 | 9 | 6 | 23 |
| Germany | 7 | 9 | 8 | 24 |
| Switzerland | 6 | 8 | 6 | 20 |
| Sweden | 6 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| Austria | 5 | 8 | 5 | 18 |
| Japan | 5 | 7 | 12 | 24 |
| Canada | 5 | 6 | 9 | 20 |
| China | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| South Korea | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Great Britain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Czech Republic | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Slovenia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poland | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Finland | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Latvia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Georgia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Emerging stories beyond the Top Five
Several nations produced standout performances relative to historical expectations:
- Canada secured 20 medals but will reflect on missed gold opportunities, finishing with five.
- China showed targeted excellence with four gold medals, particularly on ice.
- Great Britain claimed three gold medals, a significant return in Winter Games context.
- Australia continued its upward winter trajectory with six medals.
Meanwhile, nations like Brazil and Kazakhstan celebrated rare Winter Olympic golds, landmark achievements regardless of overall count.
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What could change on the Final Day?
With one day of competition remaining, Norway’s overall lead appears secure. However, positions from second to sixth could still shift depending on final gold medal outcomes.
Key scenarios to watch:
- Can the United States close the gold gap?
- Will Italy leapfrog the Netherlands in overall medals?
- Can Germany or Japan make a late podium push?
One final day. Several podiums still open. And while Norway looks poised to finish on top, the last medals of Milano Cortina 2026 may yet reshape the narrative.
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