Germany's Performance at Milano Cortina 2026
The German national team has concluded its campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, earning a total of 26 medals. This tally included 8 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze medals, positioning Germany in fifth place in the overall medal table. The Games, held from February 6 to 22, 2026, marked a significant international multi-sport event hosted across multiple sites in Lombardy and Northeast Italy.
Highlights from the Ice Track
A substantial portion of Germany's medal haul came from its dominant performances in the ice track events. Athletes in luge, skeleton, and bobsleigh collectively secured nearly three-quarters of the German team's medals at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Notably, lugers Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt made history, adding a bronze in the doubles and a gold in the team relay to their careers. These achievements brought their total Olympic gold medals to seven and one bronze, solidifying their status as Germany's most successful Winter Olympians. They also had the honor of carrying the German flag at the closing ceremony in Verona. In bobsled, Johannes Lochner was a standout, claiming two gold medals, including a victory in the four-man event.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Games Overview
The XXV Winter Olympic Games, commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026, were officially opened on February 6, 2026, with a ceremony at Stadio San Siro in Milan. The closing ceremony took place on February 22, 2026, at the Verona Arena. These Games were historic as the first Olympic Games to be officially co-hosted by two cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Milan primarily hosted ice events, while other competitions were spread across clusters in Cortina, Livigno, and Fiemme. A new sport, ski mountaineering, made its debut at this edition of the Winter Olympics.
Overall Medal Standings
Norway once again demonstrated its prowess in winter sports, topping the medal table for the fourth consecutive Winter Olympics. The Norwegian team secured a record-breaking 41 medals, including 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze, setting a new benchmark for the highest number of gold and total medals won at a single Winter Olympics. The United States finished second with 33 total medals, while the Netherlands placed third.
6 Comments
BuggaBoom
Only fifth place? We need to aim higher, especially with Norway setting new records.
Loubianka
While Germany's fifth-place finish is respectable, the heavy reliance on ice track events suggests a need to diversify medal hopes in other winter sports for future games.
Katchuka
Germany delivered a strong performance in key events, securing a respectable medal count. Yet, it's clear we're not quite at the top tier occupied by countries like Norway in terms of overall breadth and depth.
KittyKat
Fifth in the world is a strong showing. Every medal counts!
Noir Black
26 medals is okay, but it pales in comparison to Norway's 41. We're falling behind.
Eugene Alta
So proud of Germany's performance. Great to see them competing at the top!