A historic day for U.S. cross-country skiing, but Shiffin's Olympic struggles continue

NPR | By Becky Sullivan,

Brian Mann

Published February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST

American women continue to dominate alpine ski racing events in the Winter Olympics, and American men win their first medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years.

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