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Two Australian skiers just became their nation's first-ever Olympic finalists in cross-country team sprint, ending decades of waiting. Lars Young Vik and Hugo Hinckfuss skied into the history books at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Chinese para-athlete Yu Shuang claimed victory in the visually impaired sprint event at the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finsterau, Germany. The thrilling finish showcased the elite competition level in adaptive winter sports.
American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins just became the athlete with the most World Cup starts in the sport's history while racing in Sweden. The 34-year-old placed second by just .01 seconds in a dramatic finish, earning her 89th career podium.
Regina Martínez Lorenzo will become the first woman to represent Mexico in Olympic cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. She's proving that determination can overcome any barrier, even when snow barely exists in your home country.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history by winning all six cross-country races at the Milano Cortina Games. The 29-year-old from Oslo now holds 11 Winter Olympic gold medals, more than any athlete ever.
American cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins captured her fourth career World Cup title on home snow, capping another stellar season. The Minnesota native continues to cement her legacy as one of the sport's greatest champions.
Olympic champion Jessie Diggins ended her legendary skiing career with glitter on her cheeks, hugs from every competitor, and her fourth World Cup title. She leaves the sport as the most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history.
Swedish women are dominating Olympic cross-country skiing like never before, claiming seven of nine medals in Italy. Star skier Frida Karlsson just won by a stunning 45-second margin, a gap rarely seen at this level.
Four years after a controversial bronze medal finish left her heartbroken, Germany's Daniela Maier claimed gold in women's ski cross at the Winter Olympics. Her victory marks a powerful comeback story of perseverance and redemption on skiing's biggest stage.
Alaska's Gus Schumacher just made history by winning Team USA's first-ever men's Olympic cross-country skiing team medal. The 25-year-old Anchorage native and teammate Ben Ogden captured silver in the team sprint, cementing Alaska's legacy in Olympic skiing.
Moroccan runners claimed every podium spot in both the men's and women's 10km races at the 28th Arab Cross-Country Championship in Mosul. The dominant performance continues Morocco's legacy as a powerhouse in regional long-distance running.
When a Swedish cross-country skier crashed and lost her ski during the Olympic relay final, her teammate turned disaster into triumph. Frida Karlsson staged an incredible comeback to secure silver for Sweden.
Sweden's cross-country skiing team just gained a leader who knows what it takes to reach the podium. Olympic silver medalist Niklas Jonsson is taking the reins as national team manager, bringing decades of athletic and business experience to the role.
When Sweden's lead skier crashed and lost her ski in the Olympic cross-country final, her teammate turned disaster into triumph with an unforgettable comeback for silver. Sometimes the most inspiring victories come from refusing to give up when everything goes wrong.
A four-legged surprise guest stole the show at the Winter Olympics when a local dog wandered onto the cross-country skiing course and raced alongside elite athletes to the finish line. The furry intruder had escaped during a nearby walk and gave spectators an unexpected moment of joy.
Olympic champion Jessie Diggins capped her legendary cross-country skiing career with a fourth World Cup title before her final race at Lake Placid. The most decorated U.S. cross-country skier in history leaves the sport with 33 World Cup wins, four Olympic medals, and a legacy that transformed American skiing.
American cross-country skier Ben Ogden claimed Olympic silver in Italy, becoming the first U.S. man to medal in the sport since 1976. His stunning performance has teammates and coaches calling it the day that changed American cross-country skiing forever.
A revolutionary cross-shaped solar system is bringing clean energy to Alpine ski resorts where traditional panels fail. The 6.3 MW installation will power three Austrian ski resorts, covering a third of their energy needs.
America's most decorated cross-country skier is heading to her last Olympics stronger than ever, while inspiring others by opening up about mental health struggles. Jessie Diggins, 34, has transformed from gold medalist to role model both on and off the snow.
A small-town Vermont skier who won America's first Olympic cross-country medal in 1976 created a youth ski program that's now producing Olympic champions. Fifty years later, his legacy just helped another Vermonter reach the podium.
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