Milan Cortina 2026
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.
Czech athlete Ester Ledecka, who became the first to win two gold medals in different sports at the same Winter Olympics in 2018, is preparing for another dual challenge at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. She will compete in snowboarding parallel giant slalom and alpine super-G, aiming to secure a third consecutive Olympic gold in the snowboarding event. A scheduling conflict has ruled out the women's downhill for her.
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Jessie Diggins, America's most decorated cross-country skier, is set for her fourth and final Olympic appearance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games before retiring. The 34-year-old, currently the world's top-ranked skier, has already secured gold, silver, and bronze medals across previous Olympics. She plans to transition to public speaking and advocacy after the event.