Looking for the latest 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics medal count? Below is the updated table and the Feb. 22 gold-medal finale that moved the standings.
2026 Winter Olympics medal count (Milano Cortina) — live updates
Last updated: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. ET.
Top takeaway: Team USA beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win men’s hockey gold, a signature closing-day result that locks in the U.S. medal line as the Games wrap. Norway finishes the Olympics on top of the overall table with 18 gold medals (41 total).
At a glance (gold-first): Norway 18 | USA 11 | Netherlands 10 | Italy 10 | Germany 8 | France 8 | Sweden 8
Biggest movers today
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Team USA: Jack Hughes scored the golden goal 1:41 into OT as the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 for men’s hockey gold.
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Norway: closes the Games No. 1 overall with 18 gold and 41 total medals, finishing as the clear leader in both gold and total.
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Medal-table picture: the final cluster behind Norway is decided by gold-first sorting, which is why the Netherlands (10 gold) and Italy (10 gold) sit next in line behind the U.S.
What’s next (next 12 hours): Closing-day wrap: this is the final “medal count today” snapshot as remaining events finish and the standings lock.
Updated 2026 Winter Olympics medal count (Top 10)
(Gold-first, then silver, then bronze.)
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 | Norway | 18 | 12 | 11 | 41 |
| 2 | United States | 11 | 12 | 9 | 32 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| 4 | Italy | 10 | 6 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | Germany | 8 | 10 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | France | 8 | 9 | 6 | 23 |
| 7 | Sweden | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 6 | 9 | 8 | 23 |
| 9 | Austria | 5 | 8 | 5 | 18 |
| 10 | Japan | 5 | 7 | 12 | 24 |
Team USA check: United States — 11 gold, 12 silver, 9 bronze (32 total).
Note: Some sites sort by total medals, but the standard Olympic table is gold-first. This table reflects the Reuters medal standings view at the time of update.
Men’s hockey gold delivers the closing-day “table-changer” for Team USA
The U.S. men’s hockey team delivered the headline finish of the final Sunday: Team USA beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win gold. The game was tied 1–1 after regulation, with the winner coming 1:41 into OT from Jack Hughes.
For medal-count readers, it’s the kind of result that matters instantly: a single gold in a marquee sport that changes how the closing-weekend medal table reads — and it’s a “national moment” outcome that casual fans actually search for.
Norway finishes No. 1 overall — and it isn’t close
Even with a crowded chase pack underneath, the top line is simple: Norway ends Milano Cortina with 18 gold medals and 41 total medals, finishing first whether you sort by gold-first or by overall volume.
That’s why Norway stayed out in front all Games long: in Winter Olympics medal tables, gold-first sorting is the default — and Norway created separation by stacking gold in clusters of events where it traditionally dominates.
Medal count FAQ
How is the Olympic medal table ranked?
Most standings are shown gold-first, then silver, then bronze.
Who leads the 2026 Winter Olympics medal count right now?
As of 11:05 a.m. ET on Feb. 22, Norway leads with 18 gold medals and 41 total medals.
When does the medal count update?
We refresh after major medal finals — and on closing day, this becomes the final table once the last results are posted.
Winter Olympics Medal Count Today (Feb. 22): Team USA Beats Canada for Men’s Hockey Gold