Who won the women's 20km skiathlon at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

Frida Karlsson from Sweden won the gold medal in the women's 20km skiathlon.

What were the snow conditions for the 20km skiathlon?

The race took place on energy-draining, wet, and soft snow in warm temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit).

How did Jessie Diggins perform in the skiathlon?

Jessie Diggins of the United States fell early in the race and struggled, ultimately finishing in 8th place.

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Swedish Skier Karlsson Claims Olympic Gold

7 Feb

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Frida Karlsson secured gold in the 20km skiathlon.
Jessie Diggins encountered a fall early in the competition.
The race took place on soft, warm, wet snow conditions.

Swedish Skier Karlsson Claims Olympic Gold

Frida Karlsson from Sweden earned the gold medal in the 20-kilometer women's skiathlon at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. She completed the challenging race in 53 minutes, 45.2 seconds.

Her victory was secured on a day marked by energy-draining, wet snow. Karlsson's performance was notable for her flawless gear switch between the classic and freestyle techniques.

Ebba Andersson, also of Sweden, took silver, finishing 51 seconds behind Karlsson. Heidi Weng of Norway secured the bronze medal, over a minute behind the winner.

American favorite Jessie Diggins fell early in the classic portion of the race and ultimately finished in 8th place, despite a late surge. Competitors faced warm temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit) on a Dolomite mountain course.