Who won the silver medal in the men's sprint classical cross-country skiing race at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Ben Ogden won the silver medal for Team USA in the men's sprint classical cross-country skiing race at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

When was the last time an American won a medal in cross-country skiing?

The last time an American won a medal in cross-country skiing was in 1976, by Bill Koch.

What were Ben Ogden's past achievements in cross-country skiing?

Ben Ogden won a silver medal at the 2018 Junior World Ski Championships and finished 12th in his Olympic debut in 2022.

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Ben Ogden Makes History with Silver in Men's Ski Sprint

10 Feb

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Ben Ogden secured a silver medal for Team USA in the men's sprint classical race.
This marks the first American medal in cross-country skiing since 1976.
Ogden's podium finish is a significant achievement against traditional Nordic powerhouses.

Ben Ogden Makes History with Silver in Men's Ski Sprint

American skier Ben Ogden has secured a silver medal for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's sprint classical cross-country skiing event. Ogden achieved a time of 3:40.61, placing him behind Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and ahead of Oskar Opstad Vike.

This silver medal is a monumental achievement, representing the first time an American has medaled in cross-country skiing since Bill Koch in 1976. Historically, Norway, Sweden, and Finland have dominated this sport, making Ogden's podium finish a significant upset.

Ogden's past successes include a silver medal at the 2018 Junior World Ski Championships. He made his Olympic debut in 2022, finishing 12th, and has now achieved his goal of becoming an Olympic medalist.

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