TESERO, Italy (AP) — Jessie Diggins crossed the line Sunday as she has done so often over 15 years on the world stage — with the tank entirely empty. Collapsed on the snow with her chest heaving, Diggins ended a 50-kilometer race in fifth place — just a few seconds shy of one more medal.

In honor of all the cross-county skiers who skied over the finish line at Milan Cortina 2026, here are some of the best moments at Milan Cortina 2026.

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has gone 6-for-6 in this year’s Games, meaning he’s won a gold medal in all six of his cross-country skiing events. His six golds are the most ever recorded by an athlete at a single Winter Games.

A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times.

Combining cross-country high speed skiing with a rifle didn't happen by chance. The history of the biathlon explained.

In the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint qualification, a dog ran onto the course and zoomed with two skiers across the finish line. The good boy’s sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo is officially 6-for-6: He's won gold in all six of his cross-country events at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Norway's 29-year-old Olympic legend entered rare air with one more signature kick on Saturday.