{"id":41950,"date":"2026-02-10T21:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/ben-ogden-wins-silver-in-olympic-cross-country-sprint-breaks-50-year-us-drought\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:26:05","slug":"61187-ben-ogden-wins-silver-in-olympic-cross-country-sprint-breaks-50-year-us-drought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/61187-ben-ogden-wins-silver-in-olympic-cross-country-sprint-breaks-50-year-us-drought\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Ogden wins silver in Olympic cross-country sprint, breaks 50-year US drought"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ben Ogden<\/b> just broke America’s longest medal drought in cross-country skiing<\/b>. The 25-year-old Vermont native<\/b> won silver<\/b> on Tuesday evening at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics<\/b>. His stunning sprint finish marks the first U.S. men’s Olympic medal in 50 years<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Medal:<\/b> Silver in men’s sprint classic, 3 minutes 40.61 seconds<\/li>\n
  • Historic Drought:<\/b> First U.S. male to medal since Bill Koch in 1976<\/li>\n
  • Hometown:<\/b> Landgrove, Vermont (population 177)<\/li>\n
  • Training Edge:<\/b> Three-time NCAA champion at University of Vermont<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Ogden Surges Past Field in Final Sprint, Falls Just Short of Gold<\/h2>\n

    Ogden<\/b> finished in second place on Tuesday at the Tesero Cross Country Skiing Stadium<\/b> in Lago, Italy. He trailed Norway’s Johannes H\u00f8sflot Kl\u00e6bo<\/b> by only 0.87 seconds<\/b>. The 29-year-old Norwegian<\/b> dominated the race, claiming his seventh Olympic gold<\/b> in 3:39.74<\/b>. Bronze went to Oskar Opstad Vike<\/b> of Norway<\/b> at 5.99 seconds<\/b> back. Ogden’s<\/b> dramatic finish showed why he’s become one of the fastest American sprinters.<\/p>\n

    “Unbelievable, unbelievable<\/b>,” Ogden<\/b> said after crossing the line. “I just can’t put into words. I’m so thrilled.” The mustachioed<\/b> racer celebrated with a signature backflip on the podium. His display of joy captivated thousands of Vermont<\/b> fans who made the journey to Italy.<\/p>\n

    A Childhood on Skis, Now a Legacy for America<\/h2>\n

    Ogden<\/b> grew up in the Bill Koch Youth Ski League network<\/b>, named after the only other U.S. male to medal in cross-country skiing<\/b> at the Olympics<\/b>. His father John<\/b> coached local clubs and helped build a routine around snow and trails. Winters meant groomed loops near the family home and daily time on skis. Coaches credited that environment with shaping Ogden’s<\/b> racing style.<\/p>\n

    His whole family embraced the sport. Sister Katharine<\/b> is a three-time NCAA national champion<\/b> at Dartmouth<\/b>. Sister Charlotte<\/b> raced at Middlebury<\/b>. Father John<\/b> skied at Middlebury<\/b> as well. Ogden<\/b> won three NCAA titles<\/b> at the University of Vermont<\/b>, building the foundation for this Olympic breakthrough.<\/p>\n

    Qualification Drama Builds to Silver Medal Finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Stage<\/td>\nEvent<\/td>\nResult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Qualification Round<\/td>\nMorning Sprint<\/td>\n2nd fastest finish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Quarter-Final<\/td>\nHeat 1 Victory<\/td>\n3 min 26.10 sec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Semi-Final<\/td>\nLucky Loser Advance<\/td>\n0.60 sec behind Kl\u00e6bo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Final Race<\/td>\nMen’s Sprint Classic<\/td>\nSILVER, 3:40.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Ogden<\/b> qualified as the second-fastest skier in the morning, then dominated his quarter-final heat. His semi-final was dramatic. He finished just 0.60 seconds<\/b> behind Kl\u00e6bo<\/b> in a photo-finish, earning his spot in the final as a lucky loser. This race-within-races tested Ogden’s<\/b> mental toughness and tactics.<\/p>\n

    The final saw Kl\u00e6bo<\/b> separate from the field midway with a punishing uphill effort. Ogden<\/b> surged hard in the final meters but couldn’t close the gap. Still, silver<\/b> cemented his place in Olympic<\/b> history.<\/p>\n

    “I hope it gives the future of the sport in the U.S. a big boost. I know Bill winning his medal gave a big boost to all the young skiers because they dreamed the U.S. could be competitive.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Ben Ogden<\/b>, Olympic Silver Medalist<\/p>\n

    Knitting Needles and Mental Balance Keep Ogden Sharp<\/h2>\n

    Away from racing, Ogden<\/b> credits knitting with keeping him balanced through the demanding World Cup<\/b> season. He works on projects like mittens featuring Joan of Arc<\/b> and other designs. Ogden<\/b> studied mechanical engineering at Vermont<\/b> and also restores vintage Land Rovers<\/b> to decompress.<\/p>\n

    “It’s a great way to relax,” Ogden<\/b> said after his medal win. “It won’t be easy to come down and try to fall asleep tonight. After a day like today, my knitting needles are probably waiting for me.” Other U.S. teammates<\/b> including Jessie Diggins<\/b> and Julia Kern<\/b> also knit between events. Even Tom Daley<\/b> went viral knitting at the Tokyo Olympics<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Ogden’s<\/b> car restoration project is equally ambitious. He bought a 1973 Land Rover<\/b> sitting in a field and rebuilt the motor, transmission, and axles from scratch. He credits these hobbies with preventing obsession over training and keeping his mind fresh during competition.<\/p>\n

    What Does This Historic Medal Mean for the Future of U.S. Cross-Country Skiing?<\/h2>\n

    Ogden’s<\/b> silver marks the first American man’s individual medal in any Olympic sprint event. The U.S. men’s program<\/b> had never finished higher than 19th<\/b> in an Olympic classical sprint<\/b> before him. His breakthrough comes amid steady growth driven by stars like Jessie Diggins<\/b> and rising contender Gus Schumacher<\/b>, also 25<\/b> years old.<\/p>\n

    Both young racers grew up competing against each other and now push one another to reach new heights. “We all grew up racing each other,” Ogden<\/b> noted. “Now it’s about pushing each other to get better. We want to take this team to the next level.” Vermonters<\/b> in the stands, including his mother, roared when he crossed the line. Ogden<\/b> expects to compete in additional distance events during these Games<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Can Ogden<\/b> and his teammates turn one historic silver into a sustained medal push? The answer lies in the weeks ahead at Milan-Cortina<\/b>, where American momentum in cross-country skiing may finally be breaking through.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • CBS News<\/b> – Ben Ogden’s silver medal finish ends 50-year U.S. Olympic drought<\/li>\n
    • The Guardian<\/b> – Ben Ogden credits knitting habit and Vermont roots in historic Olympic win<\/li>\n
    • NCAA.org<\/b> – Five things about former champion Ogden ending Team USA’s medal drought<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":41949,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ben ogden\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4168485\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bill Koch\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3038532\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Johannes H\u00f8sflot Kl\u00e6bo\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/i8pEop8cT6da4b6wFv58g3pqWAa.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5735199\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Oskar Opstad Vike\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Katharine 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