17 Countries Win Olympic Skating Medals at Milano Cortina 2026
21 Feb 2026
The Olympic skating podium is more global than ever.
At the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, a record 17 countries won medals across figure skating, speed skating and short track speed skating — the highest number of medal-winning nations in Olympic history across the three disciplines.
This milestone reflects a growing trend: Olympic skating success is no longer concentrated among a small group of traditional powerhouses. Instead, the podium is becoming increasingly diverse, showcasing the worldwide growth and competitive depth of the sport.
A More Global Olympic Skating Landscape
Across recent Olympic Winter Games, more countries have shared in medal success in:
- Figure Skating
- Short Track Speed Skating
- Speed Skating
While established skating nations continue to perform strongly, Milano Cortina 2026 demonstrated how emerging programmes are closing the gap and making their mark on the Olympic stage.
This broader representation highlights:
- Expanding global talent pipelines
- Increased investment in winter sport development
- Rising competitiveness across all skating events
Record Number of Medal-Winning Nations
The number of countries reaching the Olympic podium across the three skating disciplines has steadily increased over the past four Winter Games:
Milano Cortina 2026 - 17
Beijing 2022 - 14
PyeongChang 2018 - 14
Sochi 2014 - 12
Vancouver 2010 - 11
Milano Cortina 2026 sets a new benchmark for international representation in Olympic skating.
Milano Cortina 2026 – Skating Medal Nations - a total of 17 delegations reached the podium across all three skating events.
Top-performing nations included:
18 : Netherlands – 10 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze
9 : Italy – 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze
8 : USA – 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
10 : Canada – 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 6 Bronze
7 : Republic of Korea – 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
Beijing 2022 – Skating Medal Nations – a total of 14 delegations reached the podium across all three skating events.
16 : Netherlands – 8 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronz
6 : People’s Republic of China – 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
6 : USA – 3 Gold, 3 Bronze
9 : Canada – 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze
9: Republic of Korea – 2 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze
PyeongChang 2018 – Skating Medal Nations - a total of 14 delegations reached the podium across all three skating events.
20 : Netherlands – 8 Gold, 6 Silver, 6 Bronze
11 : Canada – 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 5 Bronze
8 : Japan – 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
13 : Republic of Korea – 4 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze
4 : Norway – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Sochi 2014 – Skating Medal Nations - a total of 12 delegations reached the podium across all three skating events.
24 : Netherlands – 8 Gold, 7 Silver, 9 Bronze
13 : Russia – 6 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze
8 : Republic of Korea – 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
7 : People’ Republic of China – 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
8 : Canada – 1 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze
Vancouver 2010 – Skating Medal Nations - a total of 11 delegations reached the podium across all three skating events.
14 : Republic of Korea – 6 Gold, 6 Silver, 2 Bronze
7 : People’s Republic of China – 5 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
11 : Canada – 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze
7 : Netherlands – 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze
12 : USA – 2 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze
