Which countries are performing the best at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Germany, Austria, Italy. They were the three best luge nations at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and very fittingly, they were the three best teams in the team relay on Thursday night.

With a jump of 106.5 meters and 274.1 points on the day's final attempt, Germany's Philipp Raimund won the gold medal in men's normal hill ski jump.

The Winter Games have always been a test of geography as much as athleticism. You can't win if you can't train on the ice and snow. But for the nations that live in the cold, the Olympics are a dynasty.

Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s Olympic Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines,

Ten Florida Panthers players and several staff members, including assistant coach Jamie Kompon, will represent the Cats on the world stage.

Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.