⛷️ Winter Olympics Statistics

Fascinating numbers from the world's premier winter sports event

24

Olympic Games Held

109

Medal Events

15

Sports Disciplines

~3,000

Athletes Compete

1924

First Games (Chamonix)

91

Countries Participated

405

Most Medals (Norway)

8

Most Golds (Bjørn Dæhlie)

16

Days Duration

2026

Next Games (Milan)

13,609

Total Medals Awarded

7

Indoor Sports

Fun Facts

Norway has won the most Winter Olympic medals of all time (405 total)
The youngest gold medalist was Tara Lipinski at age 15 (figure skating)
Ice hockey is the most popular Winter Olympic sport by viewership
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Curling is one of the oldest team sports on the Olympic program