The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.
Which Winter Olympian has the most medals of all time? Check out the most decorated competitors ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Athletes from around the world are arriving in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which begins on February 6.
When it comes to both overall medal count and gold medal count, Norway is the odds-on favorite at the Winter Olympics. The nation has 405 medals overall, 148 of them gold. Compare that to the United States, which sits in second position in the all-time medal table, with 330 total, 114 gold.
Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged
There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Which country and athlete has won the most gold medals in Winter Olympics history? Find out here.
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