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U.S. Skiers Win Historic Silver in Olympic Team Sprint

2/20/2026

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Gus Schumacher and Ben Ogden, U.S. cross-country skiers, won the silver medal in the men's team sprint free finals at the Olympics.
American success in cross-country skiing has been historically rare, a sport deeply rooted in Nordic culture.
Since cross-country skiing's Olympic debut in 1924, only one American has earned a medal among more than 500 awarded, underscoring the victory's significance.

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Story summary

Gus Schumacher and Ben Ogden, U.S. cross-country skiers, won the silver medal in the men's team sprint free finals at the Olympics.
American success in cross-country skiing has been historically rare, a sport deeply rooted in Nordic culture.
Since cross-country skiing's Olympic debut in 1924, only one American has earned a medal among more than 500 awarded, underscoring the victory's significance.