Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking its record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By MARTHA BELLISLEFebruary 20, 2026 at 03:23 PM

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking its record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Norway won its 17th gold medal, setting a new national record for the most gold medals won in a single Winter Olympics. The record-breaking medal was secured by Johannes Dale-Skjevdal in the men’s 15-kilometer mass start biathlon race on Friday, February 20, 2026. The victory highlights Norway's continued dominance in winter sports. Other athletes, including Sturla Holm Laegreid of Norway, Quentin Fillon Maillet of France, and Campbell Wright of the United States, also participated in the biathlon event.

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