Norway is the most successful country in the history of the Winter Olympics, boasting the highest total number of medals won. As of the end of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Norway has secured over 1,600 medals, including more than 500 golds. Their success is particularly notable in sports such as cross-country skiing and biathlon. Norway's strong emphasis on winter sports and its robust training programs contribute to its dominance in these games.
There were no Winter Olympics in 1996.
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Germany had the most gold medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics with 11.
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Germany won the most gold medals at the 1998 Winter Olympics with 12.
The USA with 216
Yes, although they have only competed in the Summer Olympics. They are currently the most successful (in medal count) of the countries that have never won a medal in the winter Olympics, and ranked 4th in medals won by a country who hasn't hosted.
Germany won the most medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics with 29: 11 gold, 12 silver and 6 bronze.