Summary
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a closing ceremony in Verona, Italy. Athletes from 92 countries participated in the event, which saw historic achievements for several nations, including Great Britain and Norway. Major themes included celebration of Olympic values and recognition of athletes' accomplishments.
Key Facts
- The closing ceremony was held at the Verona Olympic Arena, 75 miles from Milan.
- The Olympic flame, called the 'Drop of Fire', was used to light up the rings.
- Athletes from 92 countries paraded in the stadium, largely in national groups.
- Team GB won five medals, including three golds, marking their best Winter Games performance.
- Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the first Winter Olympic gold for a South American nation in men's giant slalom.
- Italy, as hosts, won 10 golds among 30 medals, finishing fourth in the medal table.
- Norway topped the medal table, with Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo winning six golds, the most by any athlete at the Games.
- Countries like Georgia and Spain achieved historic medal wins.
