Minnesota native Jessie Diggins led the Americans with an eighth-place finish, as Sweden’s Frida Karlsson claimed gold in Val di Fiemme.

Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain for hunting or exploration. While the sport has evolved ...

Cross-country skiing has been included in the Winter Olympics since the inaugural 1924 games. Norway has had the most success historically in the event. Check out more information on cross-country skiing rules, scoring and more below: Where and when will ...

Cross-Country skiing is an endurance sport, with competitors wearing skis and using ski poles to propel themselves across long distances. Much like a marathon, it’s very demanding on the body and requires the use of every muscle group at the same time.

By Liz Hampton TESERO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. cross-country skiing team may be poised for its strongest Olympic performance at the 2026 Winter Games, with veteran Jessie Diggins leading the women's team and Gus Schumacher pushing the men's efforts against stiff competition from Norway and Italy.

As the excitement builds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, one sport that stands out for its rich history and demanding nature is cross-country skiing.