Cross-Country Skiing
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.
Continuing their dominance in para cross-country skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics—highlighted by three golds on day two—Jake Adicoff and Oksana Masters added to Team USA's medal haul with standout performances. Adicoff became the first out gay man to win an individual winter Paralympic gold, while Masters earned her third gold of the Games and 22nd career Paralympic medal.
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The iconic Holmenkollen 50km mass start race returns to the FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup calendar on March 14, 2026, in Oslo, Norway, after a one-year absence. For the first time since the women's distance was extended to 50km in 2023, both men's and women's events will occur on the same day and partially overlap. Norway has selected 24 athletes for the skating technique races, highlighting national hopes in the endurance showcase.
Norwegian Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo won the men's skate sprint at the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Lahti, Finland, on March 7, 2026, marking his 110th career victory. Young compatriot Lars Heggen finished second, while France's Jules Chappaz secured third place in a photo-finish battle. The event highlighted emerging rivalries in the sport amid Klæbo's dominance.
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Sweden's Jonna Sundling topped the women's skate sprint qualifiers at the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Lahti, Finland, on March 7, 2026, with compatriot Linn Svahn in second. Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo was fastest in the men's event, followed by France's Lucas Chanavat. Finals are set to begin later in the day.
Norway, Finland and France have revealed their teams for the upcoming Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Lahti, Finland. The event features sprint races on March 7 and individual distance events on March 8. Norway's squad is led by Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo, while Finland fields a large home contingent including stars like Iivo Niskanen and Krista Pärmäkoski.
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A four-year-old girl has died following an incident at a cross-country ski club in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, where an adult fell on her while pulling her in a sled. The accident occurred on February 22, and police have described it as unintentional. Ontario's coroner is now investigating the death.
Jake Adicoff secures second Paralympic gold in 10km ski race
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March 11, 2026 06:18Vilde Nilsen wins Paralympic gold in cross-country sprint standing
March 10, 2026 17:29Masters and Gretsch claim gold and bronze in women's 10km sitting race
March 05, 2026 20:14Emma Archibald gears up for Paralympic cross-country skiing debut
March 05, 2026 12:45Canada's Mackie claims gold in U23 cross-country mass start
March 04, 2026 11:30Norway sweeps cross-country golds on day three of Lillehammer junior worlds
March 03, 2026 11:51Filip Skari claims U23 sprint gold after Oskar Opstad Vike's fall
March 02, 2026 17:10Heidi Bucher claims youth women's sprint gold in Lillehammer