Sander Eitrem has put aside an awkward stumble at the start to win a gold medal for Norway in the men’s speedskating 5,000 meters.

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Olympic expert Mike Tierney reveals his picks and best bets for the most overall medals won and gold medal totals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Norway's Sander Eitrem dashed to gold in his Olympic debut, clipping nearly five seconds off the Olympic record set in 2022.

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway won Olympic gold in women’s ski jumping on the normal hill ahead of Slovenian favorite Nika Prevc.

While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged