At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Norway set a new record for the most gold medals ever won at a single Winter Games, capturing 17 golds after a dominant performance in the men’s biathlon. As the Games enter their closing days, several teams and athletes across multiple events continue to shine, with dramatic competitions in freeski, speed skating, short track, and curling making headlines.
The 2026 Winter Olympics continued to deliver thrilling competition and record-breaking moments on Day 14 of the Milano-Cortina Games. Norway etched its name deeper into Olympic history by setting a new benchmark for success at a single Winter Olympics, capturing 17 gold medals — more than any nation has ever won at a single edition of the Winter Games.
Norway’s Record-Setting Triumph
Norway’s historic achievement came as a result of an outstanding performance in the men’s biathlon 15 km mass start, where Johannes Dale-Skjevdal delivered a flawless performance — hitting all 20 targets en route to gold. His victory not only added to his personal medal haul but also secured the record-breaking 17th gold for his country at these Games. Sturla Holm Laegreid, also of Norway, took a silver medal in the same event, further highlighting the nation’s dominance.
The record of 17 gold medals breaks Norway’s own previous high of 16, set at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, underlining the country’s sustained excellence across winter sports.
Other Major Highlights from Day 14
The day was packed with exciting results across several disciplines:
USA’s Ice Hockey Surge: Team USA continued its dominance on the ice, advancing to the Olympic final with a decisive win, maintaining a powerful position in one of the Games’ most anticipated matchups.
Freeski Halfpipe Gold: American skier Alex Ferreira clinched gold in the men’s freeski halfpipe, adding a highlight to the USA’s medal count.
Speed Skating Drama: In the women’s 1500m speed skating event, Korea secured both gold and silver, with Kim Gil-li edging out mentor Choi Min-jeong.
Netherlands on the Podium: The Dutch team captured a gold medal in the men’s 5000m short track relay — a historic first in that discipline.
Curling Bronze: Switzerland claimed the men’s curling bronze with an emphatic 9-1 win over Norway, capping a strong tournament for the Swiss rink.
These results illustrate not only Norway’s dominance but also the global depth of talent that has made Milano-Cortina 2026 one of the most memorable Winter Olympics in recent years.
Medal Standings and Overall Competition
As the Winter Games head into their final stages, Norway leads the overall medal table by gold count — a testament to its consistent excellence across multiple winter disciplines. Other nations, including the USA, Italy, Netherlands, and Sweden, remain competitive and continue to push for podium finishes in remaining events.
With several medal events still to be contested, fans around the world are watching closely as athletes chase Olympic glory, personal bests, and national pride.
Source: Reuters
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