Norwegian cross-country skiing team confirmed for the 2026 Winter Olympics

by Leandro Lutz • 20.01.2026
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina start at the beginning of February. Now, all the cross-country skiers have been named for the Norwegian Olympic Team.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina start at the beginning of February. Now, all the cross-country skiers have been named for the Norwegian Olympic Team.

All the Norwegian cross-country skiers have now received Olympic tickets. Sixteen athletes, eight women and eight men, are now confirmed for Milano-Cortina.

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

Milano Cortina, in Italy, will host the next Winter Olympics. The Opening Ceremony will be held on February 6, 2026, and there will be 12 cross-country skiing competitions over 10 days, culminating in the women’s 50km mass start in classic technique on February 22, 2026.

According to a press release, the Olympic Team Norway has announced the complete spots for the Norwegian Olympic squad this Tuesday. Eight women and eight men were named to the cross-country skiing team.

Norwegian cross-country skiers named for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

Women

  • Kristine Stavås Skistad
  • Astrid Øyre Slind
  • Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs
  • Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen
  • Heidi Weng
  • Karoline Simpson-Larsen
  • Julie Bjervig Drivenes
  • Ingrid Bergene Aabrekk

Men

  • Harald Østberg Amundsen
  • Erik Valnes
  • Einar Hedegart
  • Emil Iversen
  • Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
  • Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget
  • Mattis Stenshagen
  • Oskar Opstad Vike

Winter Olympic Games

February 4-22, 2026: Milano Cortina, Italy (Winter Olympic Games)

  • 07/02: Skiathlon, Women
  • 08/02: Skiathlon, Men
  • 10/02: Sprint Classic, Women and Men
  • 12/02: 10km Freestyle, Women
  • 13/02: 10km Freestyle, Men
  • 14/02: Relay, Women
  • 15/02: Relay, Men
  • 18/02: Team Sprint, Women and Men
  • 21/02: 50km Classic, Men
  • 22/02: 50km Classic, Women

*Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? Click HERE and read more about it.

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