Milan-Cortina
Jessie Diggins ends Olympic career with fifth in women's 50km
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American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins finished fifth in the women's 50-kilometer classic race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, marking the end of her decorated Olympic career. Sweden's Ebba Andersson claimed gold in a commanding performance, while Diggins expressed gratitude for her journey despite narrowly missing a medal. The race highlighted endurance and tactical skill amid challenging conditions.
US skier Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the women's slalom at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games on Wednesday, securing her third Olympic title. The 30-year-old ended an eight-year medal drought since the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Her victory highlights her record as the most successful World Cup skier with 108 wins.
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The sports programme for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics began on February 4 with curling mixed doubles matches in Cortina d'Ampezzo, two days before the official opening ceremony. Four initial games featured teams from Sweden, South Korea, Great Britain, Norway, Canada, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Switzerland. A brief power outage paused play during the event.