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James Clugnet and Andrew Musgrave produced another historic performance for British Cross Country Skiing, finishing fifth in the Team Sprint Free, securing Britain’s best-ever Cross Country result at an Olympic Winter Games.
This result defines another milestone in what has already been a breakthrough Games for the Cross Country team, who have set this record for the second time in these Games. This British squad has consistently raised the standard. Records have fallen, barriers have been broken and belief has translated into performance on the biggest stage of all. What a statement!
In a race defined by relentless pace and tight transitions, the British duo delivered a performance built on trust, timing and total commitment. Lap after lap, Clugnet and Musgrave kept themselves firmly in contention, refusing to let the pressure of the occasion dictate their rhythm.
The Team Sprint format leaves no room for error, with athletes alternating laps at full gas. Musgrave’s experience as a five-time Olympian showed in his composure and control, while Clugnet brought huge power and intensity on the overtakes, ensuring Britain’s record-breaking result on his final leg.
“My last leg was pretty good, managed to catch up three teams and I think we are having the best-ever Olympics for Team GB so keeping it going!”
“It was a good effort and I just had to not screw up as Jimmy was in super good shape today, so he just had to go and make us fast and give us a good result.”
