Milano Cortina 2026 Medal Table: Norway Dominates as France Chases Top Five
MILAN, 11 February 2026 – As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics enter their fifth day of official competition, Norway has established a firm lead at the top of the medal standings. Following a busy Tuesday of podium finishes, the Scandinavian powerhouse continues to set the pace, while the French delegation remains in the hunt for its ambitious 21-medal target.
Norway and Sweden Lead the Nordic Charge
The first four days of competition have been defined by Nordic excellence. Norway currently sits in first place with six gold medals, driven by strong performances in biathlon and cross-country skiing. Sweden has also surged up the rankings following a historic clean sweep in the women’s cross-country skiing events, where Linn Svahn and Jonna Sundling secured podium spots.
Switzerland remains a significant contender in the top four, bolstered by Alpine skiing success. Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the United States secured a silver medal in the men’s downhill, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind his Swiss rival, echoing his performance from Beijing 2022.
France Update: Silver for Eric Perrot
On Tuesday 10 February, France added to its tally with a silver medal from Eric Perrot in the men’s 20km individual biathlon. This brings the French total to three medals, placing “Les Bleus” in 9th position overall. While the French pair of Nils Allègre and Clément Noël performed admirably in the alpine combined, they narrowly missed out on the podium.
The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) has set a target of 21 medals for these Games, a figure that would likely secure a top-five finish in the final standings. Currently, the team has one gold medal to its name.
Medal Standings (Top Nations) – 11 February 2026
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| 2 | Germany | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | United States | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 9 | France | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prize bonuses for French medallists?
For the 2026 Winter Games, the French government has maintained a bonus structure where athletes receive €50,000 for a gold medal, €30,000 for silver, and €20,000 for bronze.
When do the Milano Cortina 2026 Games end?
The closing ceremony is scheduled for Sunday 22 February 2026, following 16 days of competition across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and the surrounding regions.
Which nation won the most medals in the previous Winter Olympics?
Norway dominated the 2022 Beijing Games, finishing at the top of the table with a record-breaking 37 medals, including 16 golds.