Winter Olympics 2026: Team USA Grabs Gold as Norway Leads the Medal Race! Latest Standings & Highlights
Milano Cortina 2026: Day 3 Action Report
Winter Olympics 2026 Games are taking place throughout the beautiful regions of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The competition has reached its highest intensity level on February 9 2026. Team USA achieved gold medal status through their outstanding win in Figure Skating while Norway maintained its status as a dominant force in winter sports.
Italy currently leads all countries in medal counts because its athletes have won multiple silver and bronze medals which demonstrate the advantages of competing on home soil.
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Today’s Major Highlights
- The “Quad God” Strikes: Ilia Malinin who represented Team USA through his historic jumps won the gold medal in the figure skating team event at the competition.
- Norway’s Speed Record: Sander Eitrem established a new Olympic record during the Men’s 5000m speed skating event which brought home Norway’s third gold medal of the games.
- Host Nation Hero: Francesca Lollobrigida from Italy captured the audience’s admiration through her Olympic record-breaking 3,000m speed skating performance which brought Italy its first gold medal.
- Shocking Crashes: The Women’s Downhill event reached its climax when Lindsey Vonn crashed while Breezy Johnson from the USA won the gold medal.
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Official Medal Tally (Live Standings)
This table reflects the latest standings as of February 9, 2026.
| Rank | Country | Gold 🥇 | Silver 🥈 | Bronze 🥉 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | USA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Italy (Host) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | Japan | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Austria | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Key Statistics & Facts
To help you understand the scale of the 2026 Games:
- Athletes: Over 3,500 athletes from 90+ nations.
- Events: 304 medal events across 16 sports.
- New Sports: Ski Mountaineering is making its Olympic debut this year.
- Indian Participation: India is being represented by Arif Mohammad Khan (Alpine Skiing) and Stanzin Lundup (Cross-Country Skiing).
Gold Medal Distribution (Live)
*Width represents relative Gold medal count as of Day 3.
What to Watch Tomorrow (Feb 10)
- Curling: The Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match takes place!
- Skiing: Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Sprint Classic.
- Luge: Women’s Singles Final Run—can Germany keep their sliding dominance?
Conclusion
The 2026 Winter Olympics have only just begun, but they are already delivering on the promise of “Harmony and Innovation.” Norway remains the top competitor for snow events whereas the USA controls all the ice events. The Italian Alps will see additional record-breaking performances during the remaining 10 days of competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held?
A. The Games are co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy.
Q2. Who is leading the medal tally right now?
A. As of February 9, 2026, Norway leads in Gold medals (3), while Italy leads in total medals (9).
Q3. Did Team USA win any gold medals yet?
A. Yes! Team USA has won two gold medals so far: Breezy Johnson in Women’s Downhill and the Figure Skating Team Event.
Q4. When will the 2026 Winter Olympics end?
A. The closing ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Q5. Is India participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A. Yes, India has two athletes: Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup.