Olympics 2026: Norwegian team confirmed for the 50km Mass Start

by Leandro Lutz • 20.02.2026
Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina conclude this weekend in Italy, with the 50km Mass Start in classic technique marking the final cross-country skiing event for both women and men.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina conclude this weekend in Italy, with the 50km Mass Start in classic technique marking the final cross-country skiing event for both women and men.

Team Norway has confirmed its lineup for the prestigious 50km race. Four women and four men have been selected for the final cross-country skiing competition of the Games.

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

Milano-Cortina has hosted 12 cross-country skiing competitions over 10 days, culminating in the women’s 50km mass start classic on February 22, 2026.

Norwegian cross-country skiers for the 50km Mass Start Classic – 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

Women

  • Astrid Øyre Slind
  • Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs
  • Heidi Weng
  • Karoline Simpson-Larsen

Men

  • Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
  • Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget
  • Harald Østberg Amundsen
  • Emil Iversen

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

The 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.

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

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