Norway has set a new record for Winter Olympic gold medals with 17 in Italy this month so far and room for more.

Norway’s remarkable consistency at the Winter Olympics stems from a decades‑old culture that puts children’s happiness, equal access to sport and shared expertise ahead of fast results, the country’s head of delegation Tore Oevreboe said.

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

History was made across multiple venues at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday. Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the women's slalom to become the winningest alpine skier in United States Olympic history. Norway's Johannes Klaebo won his 10th-career gold medal in the men's cross-country team sprint.