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2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy

Norway leads Olympic medal standings after four days

Germany and Sweden share second place

MILAN, February 10. /TASS/. Norway retained its first place in the Olympic medal standings in Italy after the fourth day.

Norwegian athletes have won six gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. Germany and Sweden share second place with three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal each. Switzerland ranks fourth with three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.

Eight sets of medals will be awarded on February 11. The competition will conclude on February 22.

2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy

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