Norway has taken the lead in the medal standings at the 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics, demonstrating strong performance on the first weekend of the competition. Following the initial distribution of medals on Saturday, where Norway, Italy, and Japan each secured one medal from a different metal, Norway made significant strides by clinching two additional gold medals on Sunday. The athletes showcasing their talent included Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who won a gold in the skiathlon event, marking his sixth Olympic gold medal in his career, and Sander Eitrem, who set a new Olympic record in the 5000 meters speed skating event while winning gold.