Winter Olympics: Marit Bjorgen becomes most decorated Olympian as USA win gold
XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Venue: Pyeongchang, South Korea Dates: 9-25 February.
Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, Red Button, Connected TVs, BBC Sport website and mobile app. The United States won gold in the womens team sprint free as Marit Bjorgen became the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time.
It was the first time the US have won a cross-country skiing medal in a womens event. Bjorgen, who took bronze with Norway, picked up her fourth medal at these Games and now has 14 overall.
The 37-year-old has won a medal in every event she has contested in Pyeongchang. Swedish pair Charlotte Kalla and Stina Nilsson took silver.
It was a three-way sprint going into the final stretch but American Jessica Diggins held off the challenge of Swedens Nilsson to win with a photo finish.
Norways Maiken Caspersen Falla followed shortly in third ensuring her compatriot won her 14th Winter Olympic medal. Diggins teammate Kikkan Randall set a new record for most events before claiming a medal at the Winters, winning gold in her 18th attempt.
That is the race the USA have been waiting for for two or three decades, BBC commentator Ollie Williams said. They will be talking about this all over America..
BBC Sports Rob Walker added: This is huge for the sport in America. An amazing finish from two American women who have produced the race of their life against some of the all-time greats. It has been a privilege to watch.
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