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Norway & Italy Tied; USA Chasing at 2026 Winter Games
14 Feb
Summary
- Norway and Italy lead with 18 total medals each entering the second week.
- The United States is third in the medal count with 14 total medals.
- Team USA has found success in freestyle and alpine skiing events.
Entering the second week of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Norway and Italy are locked in a tight race for the top of the medal standings. Both nations have accumulated 18 total medals. Norway currently holds a tie-breaking lead with the highest number of gold medals.
The United States is positioned third in the overall medal count, level with Japan, having secured 14 medals. Team USA's medal tally includes four golds, seven silvers, and three bronzes. Women have contributed significantly, accounting for seven of the total medals, including two golds.
Freestyle skiing and alpine skiing have been Team USA's most successful disciplines thus far. As the Games progress, upcoming events such as men's and women's hockey and women's figure skating offer opportunities for the United States to potentially close the gap on the leading nations.
