As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina reach Day 13, the global leaderboard is taking definitive shape. Norway continues its historic dominance on the snow and ice, while Team USA has made significant gains following a series of high-profile victories in hockey and speed skating.
Current Medal Standings (As of February 19, 2026)
According to the latest reports from Milan, Norway remains the undisputed leader of the 2026 Games. As of Thursday morning, the Norwegian delegation has secured a total of 34 medals, including 16 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze. This performance reinforces Norway’s status as the most successful nation in Winter Olympic history, where they hold the all-time record with over 400 total medals.
Team USA is currently positioned in third place for total medals but has seen a massive surge in momentum over the last 48 hours. Following Day 13 competitions, the United States has reached 26 total medals. Key highlights for the Americans include:
- Women’s Ice Hockey: Team USA captured a thrilling gold medal, defeating their rivals to reclaim the top of the podium.
- Speed Skating: Jordan Stolz added to the U.S. tally with a silver medal in the 1500m, while the team also secured silver in the team pursuit.
- Bobsled: Elana Meyers Taylor made history by winning gold in the women’s monobob. This victory marked her sixth career Olympic medal, tying Bonnie Blair for the most medals won by a U.S. woman in the Winter Games.
The Race for the Top Three
While Norway holds a comfortable lead, the battle for the remaining podium spots in the overall medal table is intensifying. Germany and host nation Italy are locked in a tight race with the United States. Italy is currently experiencing a “home-ice” boost, trending toward one of their most successful Winter Games performances in history.
Data analysis of the 2026 standings suggests that Norway’s lead is largely attributed to their continued excellence in cross-country skiing and biathlon, where they have secured four more Olympic titles than any other nation so far this year.
All-Time Olympic Context
While the Winter Games are Norway’s domain, the United States continues to hold the record for the most medals in Olympic history when combining Summer and Winter results. Entering the 2026 Games, the U.S. boasted an all-time total of 3,105 medals. In the specific context of the Winter Olympics, Norway leads the all-time gold medal count (148), followed by the U.S. (114) and Germany (113).
With several days of competition remaining in Italy, including high-stakes events in figure skating and alpine skiing, the final standings remain fluid. Fans can expect the gap between Norway and the chasing pack to be tested as the Games head toward the closing ceremony this weekend.