Each documentary will be dedicated to a different winter discipline: biathlon, cross-country skiing, and mogul skiing
Which Winter Olympian has the most medals of all time? Check out the most decorated competitors ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
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When it comes to both overall medal count and gold medal count, Norway is the odds-on favorite at the Winter Olympics. The nation has 405 medals overall, 148 of them gold. Compare that to the United States, which sits in second position in the all-time medal table, with 330 total, 114 gold.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics almost underway, here’s exactly where the Games are being held and why they’re spread across numerous cities in Italy.
Here are 16 figures to know about the Milan Cortina Olympics—from the eye-popping equipment costs to the multibillion-dollar budget to the age of the oldest arena.