TEHRAN – 2026 Winter Olympic Games brought the world’s finest winter athletes to the snow-covered stages of Italy, where dreams were tested against ice, speed, and gravity. Among them was Samaneh Beyrami Baher, proudly representing Iran in the demanding discipline of 10km freestyle cross-country skiing.
Facing elite competitors from snow-dominant nations, Beyrami lined up at the start with quiet determination. The course was relentless—steep climbs that burned the lungs and long descents that demanded precision and courage. Each stride she took was not just for position, but for pride. Though she ultimately finished in 98th place with a time of 30:49.9, her performance told a deeper story of resilience and representation. Competing on the Olympic stage is a victory in itself, especially for athletes from countries where winter sports are still growing.
The discipline was won by Swedish powerhouse skier, Frida Karlsson, with 22:49.2. Her compatriot Ebba Andersson snatched the silver, clocking 23:35.8.
The bronze medal went to American skier Jessie Diggins, who crossed the line with 23:38.9.
Beyrami is an athlete who may not have claimed a podium spot, but who carried the spirit of perseverance and national pride through every kilometer of snow.
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