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American Ben Ogden wins silver, breaking 50 year medal drought for U.S. men's cross-country skiing

Ben Ogden, of the United States, celebrates after winning the first medal for U.S. men in cross-country skiing since 1976. Ogden took silver in the men

Ben Ogden of Vermont skied powerfully, finishing just behind Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway. It was the first Olympic medal for a U.S. men's cross-country skier since 1976.

(Image credit: Evgeniy Maloletka)

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