Norway powers to men’s Team Sprint gold at Milano-Cortina 2026

by Leandro Lutz • 18.02.2026
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The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued today with the men’s Team Sprint in freestyle technique in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Check out the results.

The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued today with the men’s Team Sprint in freestyle technique in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Check out the results.

Norway delivered a commanding performance, claiming Olympic gold in the Team Sprint race in freestyle technique – complete results from the men’s event.

Norway (Einar Hedegart and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo) crossed the finish line in a winning time of 18:28.98, claiming the gold medal.

United States of America (Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher) secured the silver medal, finishing 1.37 seconds back, while Italy (Elia Barp and Federico Pellegrino) completed the podium in third place, 3.31 seconds behind the winners and secured the bronze medal.

Switzerland (Janik Riebli and Valerio Grond) and Great Britain (Andrew Musgrave and James Clugnet) rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. 

Also Read – Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the men’s Team Sprint

Top 5, Team Sprint Freestyle, Men

  1. Norway (Einar Hedegart and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo), 18:28.98
  2. United States of America (Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher), +1.37
  3. Italy (Elia Barp and Federico Pellegrino), +3.31
  4. Switzerland (Janik Riebli and Valerio Grond), +4.22
  5. Great Britain (Andrew Musgrave and James Clugnet), +7.61

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read: Program for cross-country skiing at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

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
  • 10:15 CET: Team Sprint F Quali, Men
  • 11:45 CET: Team Sprint F, Women
  • 12:15 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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