Swedish star powers to 50km mass start gold at Milano-Cortina 2026
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics concluded today for the cross-country skiers in Val di Fiemme, Italy, with the women’s 50km mass start in classic technique.
Ebba Andersson, from Sweden, delivered a commanding performance, claiming Olympic gold in the 50km mass start race classic – complete results from the women’s event.
Andersson crossed the finish line in a winning time of 2:16:28.2 to secure the gold medal.
Heidi Weng, from Norway, secured the silver medal, finishing 2:15.3 behind the winner. Switzerland’s Nadja Kälin completed the podium in third place, 6:41.5 behind the winner and taking the bronze medal.
Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, from Norway, and Jessie Diggins, from the USA, rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.
Top 5, 50km Mass Start Classic, Women
- Ebba Andersson (SWE), 2:16:28.2
- Heidi Weng (NOR), +2:15.3
- Nadja Kälin (SUI), +6:41.5
- Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs (NOR), +6:43.9
- Jessie Diggins (USA), +6:46.4
Complete results can be found HERE
FACTS 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games – Cross-Country Skiing
- When: Saturday 7, to Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
- Where: Val di Fiemme, Italy
- What: Milano-Cortina 2026
Saturday, February 7: 20km Skiathlon C/F Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 13:00 CET: 20km Skiathlon C/F, Women
Sunday, February 8: 20km Skiathlon C/F Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 12:30 CET: 20km Skiathlon C/F, Men
Tuesday, February 10: Sprint C Women and Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 9:15 CET: Sprint Quali C, Women
- 9:55 CET: Sprint Quali C, Men
- 11:45 CET: Sprint Final C, Women
- 12:15 CET: Sprint Final C, Men
Thursday, February 12: 10km Interval Start F Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 13:00 CET: 10km Interval F, Women
Friday, February 13: 10km Interval Start F Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 11:45 CET: 10km Interval F, Men
Saturday, February 14: 4×7.5km Relay C/F Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 12:00 CET: 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Women
Sunday, February 15: 4×7.5km Relay C/F Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 12:00 CET: 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Men
Wednesday, February 18: Team Sprint Women and Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 9:45 CET: Team Sprint F Quali, Women
- 9:45 CET: Team Sprint F Quali, Men
- 11:45 CET: Team Sprint F, Women
- 11:45 CET: Team Sprint F, Men
Saturday, February 21: 50km Mass Start C Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 11:00 CET: 50km Mass Start C, Men
Sunday, February 22: 50km Mass Start C Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 10:00 CET: 50km Mass Start C, Women
The complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE
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