Double Champions Shine on Day 2 of the 2026 Virtus World Nordic Skiing Championships

The second day of the 2026 Virtus World Nordic Skiing Championships brought a shift from endurance to explosive speed, as athletes competed in the 1.4km sprint finals – and for many, it was a moment to confirm dominance established on Day 1.

In the II1 men’s sprint, Neutral athlete Ivan Volegov once again proved untouchable. After claiming gold in the 10km freestyle on Day 1, he returned to the course to secure a second gold medal, demonstrating both endurance and sprint excellence. Fellow Neutral athlete, Dmitri Morozov, delivered a strong performance to take silver, while Titouan Dubois (FRA) added to France’s medal tally with a well-earned bronze.

The II1 women’s race mirrored the consistency seen in the men’s field. Irina Guber continued her winning streak, backing up her Day 1 gold in the 10km freestyle with another commanding victory in the sprint. Alina Kashevarova and Victoria Konovalova once again completed the podium – the same top three from Day 1 – highlighting remarkable consistency and depth within the Neutral team.

In the II2 category, momentum carried over with strong individual performances. Clément Colomby (FRA), who secured gold on Day 1, continued his winning form by taking the top spot again in the sprint.

Clément Richard (FRA) added another gold for France, stepping up strongly in the sprint event and reinforcing the nation’s growing impact in the II3 category.

Across both days, a clear narrative is emerging – champions are not only winning, but repeating their success across formats. From Volegov and Guber’s double victories to Colomby’s continued dominance, Day 2 was defined by athletes who are setting the standard for consistency at the highest level.

Delegates will enjoy a day relaxing in the beautiful city of Shchuchinsk and resume the competition on 23rd February with 5km middle-distance race.