When it comes down to the finish, he is ruthless
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal has rebuilt his season the hard way. From the IBU Cup back to Olympic contender, the Norwegian’s finishing speed makes him a threat in both the pursuit and the mass start.
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Norway powers to 4×7.5km Relay gold at Milano-Cortina 2026
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued today for the cross-country skiers in Val di Fiemme, Italy, with the women’s 4×7.5km relay event. Check out the results.
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Austrian cross-country squad loses a big name early – Olympic dream paused
Austrian cross-country skier Mika Vermeulen will leave the Olympic Winter Games earlier than planned. Following disappointing results in the last races, the 26-year-old has decided not to compete in any further events and to return home.
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Olympics 2026: Complete biathlon guide to the women’s 7.5km Sprint
The shortest individual distance for women is probably where you need to hit all 10 targets to win. The total time of the competition is so short that 150 meters extra in the penalty loop can make you lose the medal.
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A young prospect who returned from Canadian lakes to the Czech national team
Even though she is still in the early stages of her career, her story shows that the path to the elite does not have to be planned from childhood. Sometimes it is enough to keep options open and not be afraid of change when the time is right.
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Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the women’s 4×7.5km Relay
The women’s relay is more open than the men’s. But Sweden won all 6 gold medals in women’s events at last year’s World Championships in Trondheim. And they are the favorites again.
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Tested positive for doping – still allowed to compete at the Olympics
The Italian biathlete who tested positive for doping just before the Olympics will still be allowed to compete. The appeals court has now lifted her suspension.
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Olympics 2026: Complete biathlon guide to the men’s 10km Sprint
In the sprint, most of the top names need 10 hits on the range. A very few athletes might be able to win with one, or on rare occasions, two penalty loops. That offers opportunities for quick skiers. But you also need to be quick on the range. It’s easy to lose 10-15 seconds just in one shooting.
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Aha moment in Trondheim: “It’s easy to beat Klæbo”
It took him just two years in the World Cup before he stood on an Olympic podium alongside Johannes Høsflot Klæbo. On Sunday, the 23-year-old took silver in the opening event, and on Friday, the breakthrough could become gold in the 10km freestyle.
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Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the men’s 10km interval start in freestyle technique
This is the only distance for men where Johannes Høsflot Klæbo might not be the biggest favorite. Rising-star Einar Hedegart is unbeaten over 10km freestyle technique this season, and the former biathlete has, in many people’s eyes, better cards than Klæbo.
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