From Nazgul on the cross-country course to some epic celebrations, we compiled the best and most emotional images from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

With one more medal in hand, the U.S. extended its lead over Italy for second place in the gold race behind Norway, which is having the best performance in the history of the Winter Olympics. USA's total medal count of 33 also stands as second in the Games. Norway's 18 gold medals and 41 total medals led the count in both races.

BBC Sport’s coverage of the Winter Olympic Games 2026 has achieved its largest overall audience consumption ever, with a record-breaking surge in streaming of the Games driving audience figures to new heights.

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.

No NHL team’s players recorded more goals, assists or points than the Avalanche at Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. All eight Avs at Milano Cortina 2026 recorded at lea

The Winter Paralympics celebrate its 50th anniversary at Milan Cortina, where Ukraine is expected to boycott the opening ceremony as the Russian flag and national anthem make a return to the global sports stage.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics had the perfect recipe for unforgettable television. We saw packed venues, prime time pressure, and moments that cut through the noise even if you did not follow winter sports all season.