"Norway has once again topped the Winter Olympics medal table, surpassing countries with far larger populations. The Scandinavian country won more gold medals (18) and more total medals (41) than the US, who came second in both categories (12 golds and 33 total medals). Norway's 18 golds were the most by a country in Winter Olympics history, while their cross-country skiing hero Johannes Hsflot Klbo accounted for six golds on his own, more than the all but seven other countries at this year's Games."
"The achievements of Norway, which has a population of about 5.7m, are all the more remarkable given that they outperformed winter-sports nations with far larger populations such as the US (342m), China (1.4bn), Germany (84m), Italy (59m) and Canada (40m). The Netherlands, which excels in speed skating, also punched above its weight, finishing with 10 golds the same as host nation Italy despite its relatively small population of around 18m."
"The Norwegians have won the most golds at every Winter Olympics since 2014 (they tied with Germany in 2018). It also has world class athletes in other areas such as Erling Haaland and Ada Hegerberg (football), Casper Ruud (tennis), Viktor Hovland (golf), Jakob Ingebrigtsen (athletics) and Solfrid Koanda (weightlifting). While the country's climate and terrain play a part in its Winter Olympics success, other factors are at play. It is one of the wealthiest countries in the world per capita,"
Norway led the Winter Olympics with 18 golds and 41 total medals, ahead of the United States (12 golds, 33 total). Johannes Hsflot Klbo won six golds, contributing significantly to Norway's haul. Norway outperformed much larger winter-sports nations despite a population of about 5.7 million. The Netherlands matched host Italy with 10 golds, while Great Britain and Australia achieved their best Winter Games medal hauls. The United States recorded its highest-ever Winter Olympic gold count. Norway's sustained success since 2014 reflects strong athletic talent, wealth, sporting culture, and supportive climate and terrain.
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