Denmark at the Olympics

Denmark first participated at the Olympic Games at the inaugural 1896 Games. Since then, the nation has maintained a consistent presence at the Summer Olympics, participating in every edition except for the 1904 Games in St. Louis, which were attended by only a handful of countries due to travel difficulties and limited international participation. Denmark has also participated in the Winter Olympic Games several times since 1948, including every Games since 1988.

Danish athletes have competed across a wide range of sports, with sailing emerging as the country's most successful discipline in terms of medal achievements. Other sports in which Denmark has performed well include cycling, rowing, handball (leading nation at the Olympics), and badminton—the latter gaining prominence in recent decades. While the country does not have a strong tradition in winter sports compared to its summer achievements, it secured its first Winter Olympic medal at the 1998 Nagano Games, where the women's curling team won a silver medal, marking a historic moment for Danish winter sports.

In addition to its sporting achievements, Denmark have won medals in one of the three discontinued Olympic non-sport competitions, winning five silver and four bronze medals at the art competitions.

The National Olympic Committee representing Denmark, known as Danmarks Idrætsforbund, was established in 1905, playing a central role in organizing Denmark's Olympic efforts and supporting its athletes across both Summer and Winter Games.