The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially the XX Olympic Winter Games and also known as Torino 2006, were a winter multi-sport event held from 10 to 26 February in Turin, Italy. Turin was selected as the host city for the 2006 Games in June 1999. The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy: February 10 – February 26, 2006. Top of the medal table: Germany (11 gold, 12 silver, 6 bronze); United States (9 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze); Austria (9 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze). Wiki link