Olympic Medal Count: 2 Counties Almost Tied for Top Spot
Summary
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, are currently underway. As of February 13, Norway leads the medal count with Italy close behind. The United States ranks third with 14 medals.Key Facts
- Norway is leading the medal count with 18 medals, including eight golds.
- Italy is in second place, also with 18 medals, but with six golds.
- The United States is third with 14 medals and four golds.
- Other top countries include France with 10 medals and Germany with 11.
- Japan, not initially favored, has 14 medals and ranks ninth.
- A total of 2,916 athletes are participating in the Winter Olympics.
- The U.S. has the most athletes attending, with 235 participants.
- The Olympic flag, first used in 1920, symbolizes global unity and includes colors from all national flags at its creation.
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