Norway, led by the cross-country skiing sensation Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, topped the medal table for the fourth straight Winter Games.
Norway extended its Winter Olympic dominance this year, departing Italy with the most golds and highest total medal count.
Norway’s dominance in cross-country skiing and other winter sports at the Milan Cortina Olympics comes down to depth, development and a winning culture built
The United States' late charge at the Milan Cortina Winter Games couldn't quite catch up with this one country's dominance.
The 29‑year‑old, racing with Einar Hedegart, won the men's cross-country team sprint for his fifth gold at the 2026 Games, clocking 18 minutes, 28.9 seconds.
Johannes Klaebo won all six cross-country skiing events at this year's Winter Olympics, the surpassing Eric Heiden's five golds in 1980.
While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.
Norway on target to break its own record set in 2022 at the Milan 2026 Olympic games.
Norway’s Klaebo capped off a historic performance, completing a sweep of all six men’s cross-country skiing events.