Skjevdal's biathlon mass start victory gave Norway a Winter Olympics record 17th gold medal on Friday. No country has ever won so many golds at one Games, with Norway bettering their own mark of 16 golds from the previous edition in 2022 in Beijing.
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal claimed the biathlon mass start gold to secure Norway’s record 17th gold medal of the Winter Games, setting a new benchmark for the most golds won by a nation at a single Olympi
The 29‑year‑old, racing with Einar Hedegart, won the men's cross-country team sprint for his fifth gold at the 2026 Games, clocking 18 minutes, 28.9 seconds.
While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.
Feb. 20 Milano Cortina 2026 medal count: updated Top 10 table. Norway leads 17 gold (36 total), USA 9 (27), Italy 9 (26).
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, right, and Einar Hedegart, of Norway, pose after winning the gold medal in cross-country skiing men’s team sprint free at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. AP
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth Olympic gold medal, the most of any Winter Olympian.
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Born to ski: Experts and fans say Norway owes Olympic dominance to tradition, depth and development
Norway's dominance in cross-country skiing and other winter sports at the Milan Cortina Olympics comes down to depth, development and a winning culture built over decades.
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