2026 Winter Olympics Medal Count Update: Team USA in Second Place

And just like that, the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have come to a close.

For more than two weeks, the world tuned in for early morning runs, late night finals, and the kind of edge of your seat moments only the Winter Games can deliver. From dominant performances on the slopes to dramatic finishes on the ice, athletes from around the globe chased personal bests and national pride.

While viral moments and breakout stars often define the headlines, the Olympics ultimately come down to the medal table. Every podium finish counts the same, whether it comes in a marquee event like hockey or a split second speed skating final. Gold, silver, and bronze add up quickly and so does the national pride that comes with them.

Now that the flame has been extinguished, the final medal count tells the full story of which countries rose to the occasion in Milan and Cortina. Here is how the numbers shook out and which nation finished on top.

Final Medal Count

As the Olympics wrap up after over two weeks of competing, Norway has taken the lead with 14 gold medals and 41 overall. The United States rounds out the games with has 12 gold medals, 12 silver and 9 bronze for 33 overall, ending the games in second place.

• Norway: 41 total medals (14 gold, 12 silver, 11 bronze)

• United States: 33 total medals (12 gold, 12 silver, 9 bronze)

• Netherlands: 20 total medals (10 gold, 7 silver, 3 bronze)

• Italy: 30 total medals (10 gold, 6 silver, 14 bronze)

• Germany: 26 total medals (8 gold, 10 silver, 8 bronze)

• France: 23 total medals (8 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze)

• Sweden: 18 total medals (8 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze)

• Switzerland: 23 total medals (6 gold, 9 silver, 8 bronze)

• Austria: 18 total medals (5 gold, 8 silver, 5 bronze)

• Japan: 24 total medals (5 gold, 7 silver, 12 bronze)

• Canada: 21 total medals (5 gold, 7 silver, 9 bronze)

• China: 15 total medals (5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze)

• South Korea: 10 total medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze)

• Australia: 6 total medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)

• Great Britain: 5 total medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)

• Czech Republic: 5 total medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)

• Slovenia: 4 total medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)

• Spain: 3 total medals (1 gold, 2 bronze)

• Brazil: 1 total medal (1 gold)

• Kazakhstan: 1 total medal (1 gold)

• Poland: 4 total medals (3 silver, 1 bronze)

• New Zealand: 3 total medals (2 silver, 1 bronze)

• Finland: 6 total medals (1 silver, 5 bronze)

• Latvia: 2 total medals (1 silver, 1 bronze)

• Denmark: 1 total medal (1 silver)

• Estonia: 1 total medal (1 silver)

• Georgia: 1 total medal (1 silver)

• Bulgaria: 2 total medals (2 bronze)

• Belgium: 1 total medal (1 bronze)

Completed events: 116 of 116

Full Breakdown of Team USA’s Medals

Here is the complete list of Team USA’s medals:

• Alpine Skiing: 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze — 4 total

• Bobsleigh: 1 gold, 0 silver, 2 bronze — 3 total

• Cross-Country Skiing: 0 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze — 3 total

• Curling: 0 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze — 1 total

• Figure Skating: 2 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze — 3 total

• Freestyle Skiing: 3 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze — 8 total

• Ice Hockey: 2 gold, 0 silver, 0 bronze — 2 total

• Luge: 0 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze — 1 total

• Short Track Speed Skating: 0 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze — 1 total

• Snowboard: 0 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze — 2 total

• Speed Skating: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze — 5 total

The strong showing across multiple winter disciplines, including Alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, figure skating and luge, reflects a balanced medal haul.

Team USA’s Gold Medal Highlights

Team USA first reached the podium Sunday, February 9, earning two gold medals.

Breezy Johnson captured gold in the Alpine skiing women’s downhill, delivering a signature performance that put the Americans on the board early in the Games.

Later that day, the U.S. figure skating team defended its Olympic title in the team event. Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” delivered a headline-making performance during the men’s free skate portion, landing a backflip on one leg to help secure the gold medal. The Americans previously won the event at the 2022 Winter Games.

Freestyle skier Elizabeth Lemley added another gold medal in the women’s moguls event, strengthening Team USA’s position in the standings.

How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are being broadcast nationally across the NBC family of networks.

TV coverage is available on:

• NBC

• USA Network

• CNBC

Streaming options include:

• Peacock

• NBCOlympics.com (with TV login)

Previously aired coverage is still available on the Peacock app as the ceremonies come to a close.

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