Norway topped the medals table as the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea drew to a close on Sunday, with a closing ceremony that highlighted the adventure spirit of the Olympic Games.

The competition wrapped up with the Norwegians leading all participating countries with 39 medals, made up of 14 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze and Germany finishing in a close second with the same number of gold medals, 10 silver and 7 bronze.

Canada finished in the third position with 11 gold , 8 silver and 10 gold medals while the United States of America finished  a disappointing fourth with 9 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals.

Hosts, South Korea set a Winter Olympics record with their 17 medals consisting of 5 gold , 8 silver and 4 bronze medals which ensured they finished in a respectable seventh position.

Held under the slogan ‘Passion, Connected’, the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics which featured 102 events in 15 sports was the first to be hosted by the Asian nation and the largest ever with a record 2,920 athletes representing 92 nations.

The feat by the Norwegian contingent made up of 109 athletes did not come to many as a surprise as the Scandinavian country is blessed with many advantages including the presence of snow, a history of excellence in winter sports like biathlon and cross-country skiing as well as free health care which keeps the country’s young athletic talents in good shape all year round.