The Milano Cortina Games mark a pivotal moment for the sport of Nordic combined, which is fighting for its future on the Olympic programme as women remain excluded and the men seek broader global attention.

Team USA’s Jessie Diggins, a three-time Olympian, will be vying for her fourth Olympic medal in cross-country skiing and second gold on Saturday.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As athletes from around the world compete at the Winter Olympics, one sport that doesn’t get as much attention is cross-country skiing, but right here in northeastern Pennsylvania,

Discover the basics of Olympic cross-country skiing — learn about event types (sprint, distance, team relay, skiathlon), rules, how races are timed and scored, and how skiers win medals at the Winter Games,

Historical Legacy: Cross-country skiing was one of the original sports at the inaugural 1924 Chamonix Games, though women’s events weren't added until 1952. It belongs to the "Nordic" skiing family, alongside biathlon, ski jumping and Nordic combined.

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports cross-country skiing for free on streaming platforms like 9Now, CBC Gem, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

As far as the sport of cross-country skiing is concerned, it might as well be called "Team Alaska," given how many of the athletes have ties to our state.

For the first time, American skiers will have their own wax and grind trucks at the Olympics, closing the gap on the perennial contenders in the midst of an equipment arms race.

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Nordic skiers from New Paltz High and Wallkill completed their preparation for the Section 9 Ski Championships with a dual meet at Minnewaska State Park on Thursday, Feb. 5. Wallkill High’s girls beat New Paltz 20-18,

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