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On the previous Olympics, the men’s skiathlon was 30 km, and in 2026 it was shortened to 20 km because FIS decided to match men’s and women’s event distances. The 2022 champion, [[Alexander Bolshunov]], and the silver medalist, [[Denis Spitsov]], were not allowed to participate because skiers from Russia could only participate as [[Individual Neutral Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics|individual neutral athletes]], and they did not get this status. |
On the previous Olympics, the men’s skiathlon was 30 km, and in 2026 it was shortened to 20 km because FIS decided to match men’s and women’s event distances. The 2022 champion, [[Alexander Bolshunov]], and the silver medalist, [[Denis Spitsov]], were not allowed to participate because skiers from Russia could only participate as [[Individual Neutral Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics|individual neutral athletes]], and they did not get this status. |
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Revision as of 05:57, 7 February 2026
The men’s 20 kilometre skiathlon competition in cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held on 8 February, at the Cross country and biathlon center Fabio Canal in Tesero.[1]
Background
On the previous Olympics, the men’s skiathlon was 30 km, and in 2026 it was shortened to 20 km because FIS decided to match men’s and women’s event distances. The 2022 champion, Alexander Bolshunov, and the silver medalist, Denis Spitsov, were not allowed to participate because skiers from Russia could only participate as individual neutral athletes, and they did not get this status. The bronze medalist, Iivo Niskanen, qualified for the event.
Qualification
Results
The race will be started at 12:30.[1]
| Rank | Bib | Name | Country | 10 km classic | Rank | Pitstop | 10 km free | Rank | Finish time | Deficit |
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| 1 |
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