Norway powers to 4×7.5km Relay gold at Milano-Cortina 2026

by Leandro Lutz • 14.02.2026
Norway
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.

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.

Norway delivered a commanding performance, claiming Olympic gold in the 4×7.5km relay race in classic/freestyle techniques – complete results from the women’s event.

Norway (Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Astrid Øyre Slind, Karoline Simpson-Larsen, Heidi Weng) crossed the finish line in a winning time of 1:15:44.8, claiming the gold medal.

Sweden (Linn Svahn, Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson, Jonna Sundling) secured the silver medal after a dramatic race, finishing 50.9 seconds back, while Finland (Johanna Matintalo, Kerttu Niskanen, Vilma Ryytty, Jasmi Joensuu) completed the podium in third place, 1:14.7 seconds behind the winner and secured the bronze medal.

Germany (Laura Gimmler, Katharina Hennig Dotzler, Helen Hoffmann, Pia Fink) and the United States of America (Julia Kern, Rosie Brennan, Novie McCabe, Jessie Diggins) rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.

Also Read: Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the women’s 4×7.5km Relay

Top 5, 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Women

  1. Norway (Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Astrid Øyre Slind, Karoline Simpson-Larsen, Heidi Weng), 1:15:44.8
  2. Sweden (Linn Svahn, Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson, Jonna Sundling), +50.9
  3. Finland (Johanna Matintalo, Kerttu Niskanen, Vilma Ryytty, Jasmi Joensuu), +1:14.7
  4. Germany (Laura Gimmler, Katharina Hennig Dotzler, Helen Hoffmann, Pia Fink), +1:36.0
  5. United States of America (Julia Kern, Rosie Brennan, Novie McCabe, Jessie Diggins), +1:52.2

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

Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

Val di Fiemme, a classic Nordic skiing venue, promises thrilling racing on courses steeped in Olympic history. Fans around the World will have the chance to cheer on athletes across all distances, from explosive sprints to grueling marathons.

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