cross-country skiing

American

noun

the sport of skiing across the countryside, often through woods and usually on relatively flat terrain, using narrow skis with boots that can be raised off the ski at the heel when striding.

Other Word Forms

cross-country skier noun

Example Sentences

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The final medals from Milan-Cortina 2026 were awarded in the women's and men's 50 km mass start cross-country skiing events, before a tribute to the Games volunteers.

From BBC

Born in Oslo, Klaebo moved to Trondheim - a haven of cross-country skiing trails - as a young child, a move that has seen him become the greatest to ever do the sport.

From BBC

By taking the 50 kilometre mass start title, 29-year-old Klaebo also became the first athlete in history to win all six cross-country skiing races at one Games.

From Barron's

It was 29-year-old Klaebo's sixth gold medal of these Games alone, meaning he became the first athlete in history to win all six cross-country skiing races in one Games.

From Barron's

For much of the past century, the prospect of Americans winning Olympic medals in cross-country skiing seemed about as likely as Norway taking over baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal

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