The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.

Which Winter Olympian has the most medals of all time? Check out the most decorated competitors ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Athletes from around the world are arriving in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which begins on February 6.

With Italian design heritage in the backdrop and leading brands dressing teams from around the world, the 2026 Olympic uniforms are looking like they would be just as at home on the streets of any international fashion week as they will be on the podium.

When it comes to both overall medal count and gold medal count, Norway is the odds-on favorite at the Winter Olympics. The nation has 405 medals overall, 148 of them gold. Compare that to the United States, which sits in second position in the all-time medal table, with 330 total, 114 gold.

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