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U.S. names 16 athletes to 2026 Olympic cross-country ski team
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced a roster of eight women and eight men for the cross-country skiing events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The team, led by Jessie Diggins in her final Games, includes several returning Olympians and first-timers, with strong representation from Alaska. The athletes will compete in Val di Fiemme, Italy, from February 6 to 22.
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.