Olympic Medal Count: One Country Just Pulled Ahead
Summary
As the 2026 Winter Olympics end, Norway takes the lead in the medal count with a total of 26 medals, including 12 gold. Italy follows with 22 medals, and the United States is in third place with 17 medals. Japan, previously not expected to win many medals, has also secured 17.Key Facts
- Norway leads with 26 medals: 12 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze.
- Italy is second with 22 medals: 8 gold, 4 silver, and 10 bronze.
- The U.S. is third with 17 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze.
- Japan has 17 medals: 3 gold, 5 silver, and 9 bronze, surprising many.
- The U.S. has the highest number of athletes at the games, with 235.
- American skier Mikaela Shiffrin did not win a medal in a key event.
- Italy's Federica Brignone won two gold medals, boosting Italy's count.
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