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Posted on Jan 12, 2026 / Sports

Team Norway heads to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy as one of the strongest winter sport nations in history, with a goal of winning around 35 medals across disciplines — a target seen as both ambitious and realistic given Norway’s depth in skiing sports. Norway has topped the Winter Games medal table at recent editions and is eyeing a possible fourth successive overall title despite retirement news from a few legendary athletes.

In cross‑country skiing, Norway’s team is led by superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who has already amassed multiple Olympic golds and world championship victories, and remains a favourite in sprint and distance races. The women’s squad features strong performers like Kristine Stavås Skistad, Astrid Øyre Slind, and Heidi Weng, giving Norway a medal threat in individual and relay events.

In biathlon, Norway’s lineup includes Sturla Holm Lægreid — a recent World Cup champion and one of the sport’s most consistent athletes — along with seasoned skiers like Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Johannes Dale‑Skjevdal, all in contention for medals. The Norwegian biathlon team continues to be a podium threat despite the recent retirement of stars like Johannes Thingnes Bø.

Norway also fields competitors in curling, with teams earning places in men’s and mixed doubles events, building on a tradition of strong play and international results. Ski mountaineering, making its Olympic debut, features Norwegian entries who are experienced on extreme terrain and add to the country’s medal possibilities.

While Norway’s alpine skiing quota is smaller compared with some rivals, Norwegian athletes still aim to make their mark where they can, and snowboard and freeski athletes like Marcus Kleveland and Birk Ruud are expected to compete for podiums in big air, slopestyle, and related freestyle events.

Norwegian speed skating also features a strong group, with several qualifiers ready to chase top results in distances ranging from the sprint to team events, adding depth to Norway’s medal chase. Though Nordic combined saw recent retirements of legends like Joergen Graabak and possibly Jarl Magnus Riiber, Norway still has emerging talents in the discipline aiming for high finishes.

Despite some high‑profile absences due to retirement, Norway’s tradition of producing new champions continues, and this team blends established stars with rising athletes ready to seize Olympic moments. With medals likely in skiing, biathlon, skating, and freestyle, Norway remains a core contender for top placement in the medal standings at Milano Cortina 2026.

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