Who Competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics
More than 2,900 athletes from 92 National Olympic Committees participated in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. They competed across 15 disciplines, including alpine skiing, biathlon, figure skating, ice hockey, and short track speed skating. The Games featured a record number of debuting nations and mixed-gender events, broadening the athlete roster compared with previous editions.
Notable Athletes and Medal Contenders
Several athletes stood out for their performances and stories. Norway led the overall medal table, with cross-country skier Marit Bjørgen becoming the most decorated Winter Olympian in history. In figure skating, Alina Zagitova won gold for the Olympic Athletes from Russia, while Shaun White landed a historic triple cork in men’s halfpipe snowboarding. On the ice hockey stage, the United States women’s team earned a silver medal after a tightly contested final.
Participation, Records, and Official Data
The International Olympic Committee reported that the 2018 Games included 102 medal events, the largest program in Winter Olympics history at the time. New events such as mixed team alpine skiing and big air snowboarding attracted additional athletes and national delegations. Official results, athlete profiles, and participation statistics are available on the IOC website.
PyeongChang 2018 official results and athlete data provide detailed breakdowns by sport, country, and medal count for researchers and fans.
