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Norway Dominates 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Count

2/18/2026

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Summary

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will conclude February 22, 2026.
As of February 16, 2026, Norway leads with 28 medals, Italy has 23, and Team USA has 19 (6 golds).
On February 16, 2026, Elana Meyers Taylor (American bobsledder) won gold in women's monobob.
Kaillie Humphries (American bobsledder) won bronze on February 16, 2026.
NBC and Peacock will broadcast the closing ceremony and events through February 22, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, held from February 10 to 26, marked Italy's second time hosting the event, following Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956. Italy won 24 medals, while Norway led with 29. The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina underscores Italy's ongoing commitment to winter sports and its legacy of international collaboration and national pride in hosting prestigious events.

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Story summary

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will conclude February 22, 2026.
As of February 16, 2026, Norway leads with 28 medals, Italy has 23, and Team USA has 19 (6 golds).
On February 16, 2026, Elana Meyers Taylor (American bobsledder) won gold in women's monobob.
Kaillie Humphries (American bobsledder) won bronze on February 16, 2026.
NBC and Peacock will broadcast the closing ceremony and events through February 22, 2026.

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