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Norway Dominates Winter Olympics: A Medal Dynasty
9 Feb
Summary
- Norway holds the record for most Winter Olympics medals with 405.
- Marit Bjorgen is the most decorated Olympian with 15 medals.
- Norway leads in cross-country skiing with 129 medals.
Norway has established an unparalleled legacy in the Winter Olympics, holding the all-time record for the most medals won since the inaugural games in 1924. The nation's impressive tally stands at 405 medals, which also includes the highest number of gold medals.
This dominance is further highlighted by Norway leading the medal table in ten different Olympic editions, most recently in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Their athletes have achieved remarkable individual success, with skier Marit Bjorgen being the most decorated Olympian ever, having earned 15 medals across multiple games.
Biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen also ranks high with 14 medals. Norway's prowess is particularly evident in cross-country skiing, where they have accumulated 129 medals, their highest count in any single sport. Strong performances are also recorded in biathlon, ski jumping, and Nordic combined.
