Ben Ogden wins silver, first U.S. men's cross-country Olympic medal in 50 years

Ben Ogden wins silver, first U.S. men's cross-country Olympic medal in 50 years
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In Brief

Ben Ogden earned silver in cross-country sprint, ending a 50-year U.S. medal drought.

Key Facts

  • Ben Ogden won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint at the Winter Olympics in Italy
  • Ogden finished just behind Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway
  • This is the first Olympic medal for a U.S. men's cross-country skier since 1976
  • Ben Ogden is from Vermont
  • The event took place on Tuesday during the Winter Olympics

What Happened

Ben Ogden of Team USA secured the silver medal in the cross-country sprint event at the Winter Olympics held in Italy. He finished closely behind Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. This achievement marks the first Olympic medal for a U.S. men's cross-country skier in 50 years.

Why It Matters

Ogden's medal breaks a five-decade drought for U.S. men in Olympic cross-country skiing, a sport traditionally dominated by European countries. The medal represents a notable achievement in the history of U.S. cross-country skiing.

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