Norway Led the Final Medal Count, While the U.s. Secured 33 Medals in Milano Cortina
The United States finished the 2026 Winter Games with 33 total medals. But in the final medal count, it wasn’t enough to claim the top spot.
Team USA closed out the Milano Cortina Olympics with 12 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals, placing second overall in total medals. It marked one of the country’s strongest Winter Olympic performances in recent history.
Still, Norway once again dominated the Winter Games, finishing first in the final medal count with 41 total medals, including 18 gold. The Scandinavian nation has now topped multiple consecutive Winter Olympics, reinforcing its long-standing dominance in cold-weather sports.
Top Nations in the Final Medal Count
• Norway: 41 total medals
• United States: 33 total medals
• Italy (Host Nation): 30 total medals
• Germany: 26 total medals
• Netherlands: 20 total medals
The 2026 Games featured more than 100 medal events across skiing, skating, hockey, and snowboarding competitions. For the United States, highlights included standout performances in freestyle skiing, figure skating, and a strong showing across team events.
What It Means
While the U.S. did not lead the final medal count, its 33 medals reflect depth across disciplines and a competitive future heading into the next Olympic cycle. Norway’s continued dominance, however, sets a high benchmark for the world in winter sport excellence.
