Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiers gear up for Milan Cortina Olympics
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As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach in Milan Cortina, Italy, top cross-country athletes from Norway, the United States and Sweden are finalizing preparations for events starting February 7. Norwegian star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo aims to extend his dominance, while American standout Jessie Diggins enters her final Games as the world’s top-ranked skier. The Swedish team has implemented early isolation measures to ensure peak condition.
Jessie Diggins, America's most decorated cross-country skier, approaches her last Olympics with a focus on enjoyment rather than outcomes. Retiring after the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, she keeps her medals hidden to maintain motivation. Her story highlights a career driven by passion and mental health advocacy.
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NBCUniversal's Peacock will feature three documentaries on biathlon, cross-country skiing, and moguls during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. These films highlight U.S. athletes' journeys, including biathletes seeking their first medal and skier Jessie Diggins in her final Olympics. Coverage begins with the Opening Ceremony on February 6, 2026.
Finnish skier Johanna Matintalo claimed her maiden FIS Cross Country World Cup win in the women's 20km classic mass start in Goms, Switzerland, edging out Jessie Diggins of the USA by 0.9 seconds. The 29-year-old, a short-distance specialist, timed her sprint perfectly on the final climb to finish ahead of Astrid Øyre Slind of Norway in third. This triumph comes just weeks before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
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Team USA has achieved a historic milestone by securing its first-ever podium finish in the men's team sprint event in cross-country skiing. This accomplishment came during the final stage of the World Cup ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Portugal will send three athletes to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Portuguese Olympic Committee has announced. The representatives include siblings Vanina and Emeric Guerillot in alpine skiing and José Cabeça in cross-country skiing. This marks a return for two of them following their participation in Beijing 2022.
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Several Alaska cross-country skiers achieved notable results at the World Cup competition in Oberhof, Germany, over the weekend. JC Schoonmaker bolstered his Olympic prospects with a solid sprint performance, while others marked returns and debuts. The event highlighted the talents from the Alaska Pacific University elite team.
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