Jessie Diggins, age 34, helped break an Olympic medal drought for American cross-country skiers that dated back to the 1970s. In her final season, she enters the Milan Cortina Olympics on a winning streak and with new peace of mind.

Understand the Olympic cross-country skiing qualification process for Milan Cortina 2026, including FIS points, World Cup rankings, national quotas, and the pathway skiers follow to compete at the Games.

(NEXSTAR) – Cross-country skiing features 12 total events, consisting of four team events and eight individual events. Competition distances range from 7.5 kilometers to 50 kilometers and utilize various ski techniques.

Cross-country skiing, the rugged grandfather of snow competition, will give its brightest stars a defining stage at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Sporting greats such as Jessie Diggins of the United States and Italy’s own Federico Pellegrino arrive at the Feb.

5. At Milano Cortina 2026, Cristian Westemaier Ribera aims to become the first Brazilian athlete to win a medal at either the Paralympic Winter Games or the Olympic Winter Games. Last season, he achieved seven podium finishes on the FIS World Cup circuit and won two bronze medals at the World Championships in Toblach, Italy, in February.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Bolshunov’s last-ditch attempt to be able to compete as an Individual Neutral Athlete.

A Loon Echo Land Trust event at Five Fields Farm was praised by participants as a way of building community in a state with few military bases.

Choose classic for steady endurance or skate for high-energy intervals.

Whether you’re taking advantage of Syracuse University ski trips or venturing out on your own time, The Daily Orange compiled a list of this season’s most popular winter sports spots.

Backcountry ski touring means traveling on much more gradual slopes on trails that serve as easy hikes in the summer.