The initial stages of the ongoing Winter Olympics in Italy have seen Norway establish a commanding lead in the medal standings. As of February 11, the Norwegian contingent has amassed an impressive total of 12 medals, including 6 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze, placing them at the top of the leaderboard. This strong performance comes five days into the official competition, which commenced on February 6.
Following Norway closely in the medal race are Germany and Sweden, who have also demonstrated early strength. Germany currently holds 6 medals with 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. Switzerland matches Germany’s total with 6 medals, also securing 3 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. The United States is positioned in fifth place, having collected 7 medals comprising 2 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. Austria follows in sixth with 5 medals, consisting of 2 gold and 3 silver.
Host nation Italy is making its presence felt, currently ranked seventh with a total of 11 medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, and a significant 7 bronze. Japan stands out as the sole Asian team within the top ten, securing eighth place with 8 medals, including 2 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze. France holds ninth position with 1 gold and 2 silver medals, while the Czech Republic and Slovenia share tenth place, each having earned 1 gold and 1 silver.
A notable development in these early stages is the performance of China. Despite the participation of other Asian teams like Japan making it into the top ten, the Chinese delegation has yet to secure a gold medal. Their current tally includes one silver and one bronze. Similarly, South Korea and New Zealand are among the nations that have secured medals but are still striving for their first gold.
Beyond the top contenders, a select group of other countries has also recorded medal wins. These include Canada, Latvia, Poland, Belgium, and Bulgaria. However, by February 11, a significant majority of the participating nations—72 out of 92—had not yet registered any medals, underscoring the fierce competition and the concentration of early success among a limited number of teams.
