Milano-Cortina 2026 is the 25th edition of the Winter Olympics. Around 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries and regions are competing. The first winter Olympics was held in 1924 in France. Originally it was called a Winter Sports week but the success and popularity saw the IOC retrospectively rename it the Olympic Winter Games. Which countries have been the most successful at the Games over the past century? #winterolympics #olympics #ioc