While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.

The Winter Olympics have always been a theater for the durable, a stage where the world's most resilient athletes battle both their rivals and the unforgiving elements. While many dream of a single moment on the podium,

Last updated: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET Top takeaway: Norway has stretched its lead to 14 gold medals and 31 total medals, while host Italy is up to 9 gold (24 total) and Team USA has climbed to 6 gold (21 total) as another wave of finals hits the standings

Norwegian claims his fifth gold medal at Milano Cortina as the USA have to settle for silver and Italy take bronze

Norway's Atle Lie McGrath saw his gold-medal hopes slip away in the Olympic slalom and decided to send his ski poles sailing along with them.

Norway's men's curling team broke out a vintage look in Italy. Here's why the team brought back its crazy pants.

Canada is on the board in the 2026 Winter Olympics. With Sidney Crosby and Marie-Philip Poulin waiting in the wings, more hardware could be on the horizon.

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record

Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milano Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record.