Norway has set a new record for Winter Olympic gold medals with 17 in Italy this month so far and room for more.

Once again, a country with the population of Minnesota is racking up golds and winning the Winter Olympics. How do the Norwegians do it?

Norway In Winter Temperature In Oslo and the southern and western regions along the coast, the temperatures do not get ridiculously low in winter, but because of the proximity to the coast and the sea, the air can feel a lot colder than the temperatures indicate. Also, there is no polar night south of the Arctic Circle, so you will see the sun.

Norway’s remarkable consistency at the Winter Olympics stems from a decades‑old culture that puts children’s happiness, equal access to sport and shared expertise ahead of fast results, the country’s head of delegation Tore Oevreboe said.

With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Norway aims to extend its legendary dominance in winter sports. As the world's winter powerhouse, Norway's Olympic success is rooted in its pervasive athletic culture and development philosophy.