Sweden’s Ebba Andersson claims gold in women’s 50km classic

By NBC Olympics

Published February 22, 2026 4:29 am

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In the first 50km women’s cross-country race in Olympic history, Sweden’s Ebba Andersson claimed gold, with Norway’s Heidi Wang winning silver. American Jessie Diggins finished 5th in her final Olympic race.

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