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today at the games: Musgrave Matches Career-Best 6th in 50km Classic with joe davies 16th

It was a fitting finale to a historic Olympic Winter Games for the British Cross Country team, as Andrew Musgrave matched his best-ever Olympic result with a superb sixth place in the gruelling 50km Mass Start Classic.

The 50km is a race of pure endurance and is widely regarded as the ultimate test in Cross Country Skiing.  With the world’s best fighting at the front of the pack, Musgrave, competing at his fifth Olympic Games, showed all the composure and strength that has defined his career. He held his place among the leaders, responding to surges and staying within striking distance as the kilometres ticked by. Crossing the line in sixth place, he equalled his career-best Olympic finish, underlining once again his status as one of Britain’s greatest-ever Cross Country skiers.

Alongside him, Joe Davies delivered a huge performance in his Olympic debut. His 16th place finish marked an outstanding result and confirmed his reputation on the Olympic stage. The 50km demands experience and tactical awareness, yet Davies looked composed throughout.

Together, the performances capped off an extraordinary Games for the British Cross Country squad, one defined by record-breaking, World-Class results.

Andrew musgrave

“It was a decent result, hard day. Couldn’t quite fight with the Norwegian’s but I think we did a good performance.”

joe davies

“Was good for me in Classic, I’m usually pretty useless at that so we’ll take it and without the cramp it could have been even better!”

ollie davies battles to the 1/8th final

Earlier in the day, attention focussed on the Ski Cross, where Ollie Davies took on the high-speed, high-contact drama of head-to-head racing. After a strong seeding run, Davies powered his way into the 1/8 finals, navigating the technical course and fierce competition.

While his campaign ended in the knockout rounds, reaching the 1/8 finals cemented his status as a double Olympian.