Frida Karlsson took home the first women's gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the cross-country skiathlon. Karlsson held a commanding lead throughout the final few laps of the 20-kilometer race.

What to watch for in the first cross-country skiing event taking place Saturday, Feb. 7, at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Day 2 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina sees eight medal events alongside curling mixed doubles and women’s hockey action. The early spotlight belongs to U.S. star Lindsey Vonn. The 41-year-old three-time Olympic medalist makes the first of three planned attempts at returning to the podium,

Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in three events at her fourth Olympic Games.

Jessie Diggins of United States reacts after the women's 10km + 10km skiathlon during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero on [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 7,

U.S. cross-country skier Jessie Diggins finished eighth in the women's 10km + 10km skiathlon, her first medal event of the 2026 Winter Olympics.