Global sports fans have expressed disbelief over Australia’s record Winter Olympics success, as the nation topples northern hemisphere heavyweights in the medal tally.

Two of Australia's 2026 Winter Olympic Games medallists, Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony in Verona.

Australia has named moguls skier Cooper Woods and aerial skier Danielle Scott as the nation’s flag bearers for the closing ceremony, while the strong results kept coming at the Milano-Cortina Games.

After three weeks in northern Italy, Julian Linden is ready to dish out his own Olympic medals after witnessing the best Australian team ever.

Norway’s success at the Winter Olympics is astonishing given a population of 5.65 million, but it’s no accident they’ve topped the medal tally at Milano Cortina.

Danielle Scott’s silver medal win at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics delivers Australia its sixth medal. Scott’s silver is the first medal Australia has won in aerials since Lydia Lassila's bronze and David Morris' silver in 2014 ( ABC ).

Mari Fukada as scans show she suffered a bruised sternum in the nasty crash

Targeted resource allocation and investment in facilities have contributed to a record medal haul – but tougher times may lie ahead

Australia has won five medals at Milan Cortina, making the 2026 Games the nation's most successful Winter Olympics to date.

Relive the latest highlights from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics — from Illia Malinin’s surprising missteps to Australia’s gold medal triumph in dual moguls.

Skimo, or ski mountaineering, is coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics. But what is the sport and why is it so exciting?