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Ansgar Evensen wins Drammen sprint after Klaebo crash
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Norwegian skier Ansgar Evensen secured his first World Cup victory in the men's classic sprint in Drammen on March 12, 2026, after top favorites Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Ben Ogden crashed out in the semifinals. The 25-year-old surged from sixth in the final to claim the win ahead of Czech Jiri Tuz and fellow Norwegian Kristian Kollerud, who earned a podium in his World Cup debut. Klaebo, who had already clinched the sprint discipline crystal globe in qualifying, was taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a head impact.
Alexander Ospelt from Liechtenstein won the presidency of the International Ski Federation in a narrow 65-64 vote at the congress held in Belgrade. The outcome marks the tightest presidential election in the organization's history.
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Canada's Reece Howden secured his record-extending 24th World Cup ski cross gold medal on March 12 in Montafon, Austria, marking his sixth victory in 12 races this season. The win bolstered his lead in the overall standings with 843 points, 247 ahead of Italy's Simone Deromedis. Sweden's Sandra Naeslund also triumphed in the women's event, extending her record to 47 World Cup wins.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games approach their alpine skiing finale with the men's slalom on February 16 and the women's on February 18. Favorites from Brazil, Norway, France, and Switzerland lead the men's field, while the U.S., Switzerland, and Slovakia vie for women's honors. These races promise drama following standout performances earlier in the week.
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As the ski cross World Cup reaches its midpoint, athletes are pushing hard at Val di Fassa, the final stop before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Leaders like Reece Howden vow not to hold back, emphasizing full commitment in every race. The event promises a challenging course familiar to Italian competitors.