The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up with a thrilling conclusion as the USA clinched the gold in the ice hockey final against Canada, winning 2-1. This closing match marked the end of the celebrations for the athletes, with a spotlight on the outcomes for various participating nations. Dominating the games was Norway, which not only topped the medal table but also solidified its position as the most successful nation in Winter Olympics history, collecting an impressive 18 golds, 12 silvers, and 11 bronzes.

Among the standout performances was that of Johannes Hösflot Kläbo, a skiing legend who achieved a remarkable feat by winning six gold medals, making him the highest gold medalist in the history of the Winter Games. His outstanding performance starkly contrasts with Finland's Olympic endeavors, as Kläbo's tally exceeds Finland's total gold medal count from the past six winter Olympics combined. History shows that Finland had briefly experienced a stronger Olympic run in 2002 with four golds but has since struggled to maintain that success, finishing the past three Olympics with only four golds collectively.

Finland returned from the Milan Olympics without a single gold medal, finishing 23rd in the medal table with one silver and five bronzes. This dismal performance reignites discussions about Finland's Olympic strategies, especially in winter sports where expectations had once been high. The growing disparity in medal wins between nations like Norway and Finland raises questions about investment in training and development for winter sports in Finland as they move forward to upcoming global competitions.