At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo claimed his third gold medal in the 10 km freestyle event. This victory marks his eighth gold in his Olympic career, equaling the records set by Norwegian legends Marit Bjørgen and Bjørn Dæhlie, along with biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen. Klaebo finished the race ahead of French athlete Mathis Desloges, who came in second just 4.9 seconds behind, while fellow Norwegian Einar Hegedal secured the bronze medal.

Croatian representative Marko Skender had a challenging race, finishing 96th out of 113 competitors, trailing the winner by a significant margin of 6:04.5 minutes. This was Skender's first event at these Olympics, where he previously placed 61st in the classical sprint. His upcoming event will be the 50 km classic race scheduled for February 21, indicating he still has opportunities to improve his standings.

The Olympic performance of Klaebo highlights his dominance in the sport, as he continues to build on his already impressive legacy. Meanwhile, Skender's participation showcases the ongoing involvement of Croatian athletes on the international stage, though his current results indicate a need for advancement in performance for future competitions.