The world came to play and embrace the power of sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games drew to a conclusion Sunday with a celebration of the athletic feats achieved over the past two weeks across northern Italy. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was the first to officially feature the names of two host cities in the title and to have two

It just goes by so quick,” one speedskater said. Some Olympic officials are trying to help competitors better navigate the aftermath of elite competition.

The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy were a massive success. After Sunday’s final gold medal competitions and the closing ceremony, the Games are officially concluded for Winter athletes—for at least the next four years.