The Netherlands has advanced to the fourth position in the medal standings at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, marking its highest ranking so far. Dutch speed skaters Femke Kok and Jutta Leerdam contributed significantly, with Kok winning gold in the 500 meters and Leerdam securing silver. The Dutch team now has five gold, five silver, and one bronze medal, tying with Sweden. Norway leads the medal table with eleven golds, followed by Italy with eight, and the United States with five golds, eight silvers, and four bronzes. Norway previously topped the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics with a record 16 gold medals. The current games have seen 66 of 116 events completed, with two more medal events remaining. Additionally, Italy secured its first biathlon gold medal ever at the Olympics through Vittozzi. American Jake Paul expressed pride in Jutta Leerdam's silver medal achievement.