The Colombian Olympic Committee officially confirmed the election of skier Fredrik Fodstad as the national representative for the cross-country skiing events at the next Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Thanks to his consistency on the international circuit and the points obtained in the International Ski Federation (FIS) rankings, Fodstad secured the men’s numerical quota assigned to the country.

The athlete is consolidated as Colombia’s strong suit in snow endurance disciplines.

Fodstad’s participation in Italian territory will mark the third consecutive edition in which Colombia has a presence in the winter fairs.

The athlete plans to compete in a demanding calendar that includes the 30 km Skiathlon, 10 km Distance and Sprint events.

In addition, the technical team is evaluating the possibility of confirming its participation in the 50 km marathon in the coming weeks, one of the most physically demanding events in the Olympic program.

Fredrik Fodstad will represent Colombia in cross-country skiing at Milan-Cortina 2026

The cross-country skiing competitions will take place at the Tesero Cross-Country Ski Stadium, located in the Val di Fiemme region.

This venue is recognized for its technical complexity, offering circuits that range between 1.1 and 5 kilometers, with a total track length of 8.3 kilometers.

In this edition, the discipline will have a total of 296 athletes (148 per branch), which guarantees a maximum level of competitiveness for the Colombian in each of his outings.

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held from February 6 to 22, notable for being the first edition in history to be officially shared by two cities and spread across several Italian regions.

With the Fodstad classification, Colombia reaffirms its intention to maintain a solid process in winter sports, seeking to improve its historical records on the most important stage in the world.

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