Athletes from more than 90 countries will compete for Winter Olympic medals in 116 events over 16 days, and USA TODAY is keeping a tally of every nation finishing on the podium. Here's a look at the latest medal standings on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 8, as well as when each medal event will take place.
One of the top competitors coming into this year’s event is Czechia’s Metodej Jilek. The top-ranked long-distance skater won the 5000m race in the World Juniors last year, and has the speed to make the most of his first Olympic experience.
Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback ended in horror, as she crashed just seconds into her run. The 41-year-old got twisted up as she passed a marker in the women’s downhill event on Sunday, Feb. 8 and crashed to the snow, flipping and spinning in the air several times before finally landing.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
If a torn ACL hasn’t stopped Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an Olympic gold medal at age 41, can the world's best skiers?
Lindsey Vonn's hopes of winning another Olympic medal were dashed when the American star crashed hard early in her downhill run.
The United States is the most decorated nation in figure skating, largely due to its technical skill with the introduction of the double axel and triple loop in the singles competition. The ice dance pair of Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue from Canada have the most Winter Olympic medals in history with five (three gold, two silver).