Canada’s Medal Count at the 2026 Winter Olympics: A Rising Tide
As the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics draw to a close, the world is watching Canada’s athletes compete for glory. Currently, Canada’s medal count sits at an impressive 20, including 5 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze. This performance builds upon a strong legacy of winter sports excellence, and is shaping up to be a memorable Games for Team Canada.
Recent Victories Fueling the Count
Saturday saw a surge in Canada’s medal haul, with victories in men’s curling and strong performances in speedskating and women’s curling. Brad Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, and Ben Hebert secured gold in men’s curling, defeating Great Britain 9-6. Ivanie Blondin added a silver in the long-track speedskating mass start, while the women’s curling team claimed their ninth bronze of the Games, defeating the United States.
The men’s hockey team has one final opportunity to add to the tally, facing the U.S. in a gold medal match. This comes on the heels of a record-breaking performance at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, where Canada won 27 medals – the highest total in a single non-boycotted Summer Games.
A Look Back at Canada’s Olympic History
While the 2026 Games are still underway, Canada has a rich history of success at both the Summer and Winter Olympics. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Canada secured 26 medals, but with a lower gold count (4) and a significant number of bronze medals. The nation’s all-time best Winter Olympics performance remains the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, where Canadian athletes won a remarkable 29 medals, including 11 gold. Canada also holds the record for most gold medals in a single Winter Olympics, achieving 14 on home soil at Vancouver 2010.
Spotlight on Canadian Medalists at the 2026 Games
- Brad Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant & Ben Hebert (Curling): Gold
- Steven Dubois (Short Track Speed Skating): Gold
- Isabelle Weidemann, Valerie Maltais & Ivanie Blondin (Speed Skating Team Pursuit): Gold
- Mikaël Kingsbury (Freestyle Skiing): Gold
- Ivanie Blondin (Long Track Speed Skating): Silver
- William Dandjinou & Team (Short Track Speed Skating Mixed Relay): Silver
- Courtney Sarault (Short Track Speed Skating): Silver
- Éliot Grondin (Snowboard Cross): Silver
- Mikael Kingsbury (Mogul Skiing): Silver
- Valerie Maltais (Speed Skating): Bronze
- Rachel Homan & Team (Women’s Curling): Bronze
- Brendan Mackay (Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe): Bronze
- Courtney Sarault (Short Track Speed Skating 500m): Bronze
- Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier (Ice Dance): Bronze
- Alexandria Oldham (Freestyle Skiing Big Air): Bronze
- Team Canada (Women’s Short Track 3000m Relay): Bronze
- Laurent Dubreuil (Speed Skating): Bronze
These achievements demonstrate the dedication and skill of Canadian athletes across a variety of disciplines. As the Games continue, fans eagerly await further updates on Canada’s medal count and the potential for more historic moments. For more information on the 2026 Winter Olympics, visit the official official Olympics website.
