The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics got underway for the cross-country skiers today in Val di Fiemme, Italy, with the women’s 20km skiathlon event.

Frida Karlsson, from Sweden, delivered a commanding performance, claiming Olympic gold in the 20km skiathlon race (10km classic + 10km freestyle) – complete results from the women’s event.

Frida Karlsson crossed the finish line in a winning time of 53:45.2, claiming the gold medal.

Ebba Andersson, also from Sweden, secured the silver medal, finishing 51.0 seconds back, while Norway’s Heidi Weng completed the podium in third place, 1:26.7 behind the winner and secured the bronze medal.

Nadja Kälin, from Switzerland, and Kerttu Niskanen, from Finland, rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.

Top 5, 20km Skiathlon, Women

1. Frida Karlsson (SWE), 53:45.2
2. Ebba Andersson (SWE), +51.0
3. Heidi Weng (NOR), +1:26.7
4. Nadja Kälin (SUI), +1:51.5
5. Kerttu Niskanen (FIN), +1:54.0

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
• 9:15 CET: Sprint Quali C, Men
• 11:45 CET: Sprint Final C, Women
• 11:45 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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