From snowfields to the Olympic stage: Jenny Axisa Erikson’s historic journey representing Malta

Malta's entire presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics rested on one athlete, as 20-year-old cross-country skier Jenny Axisa Erikson competed as the country's sole representative at the Games. Born to a Maltese mother and a Norwegian father, Axisa Erikson, 20, lined up in the women's 10km freestyle event, finishing in 107th place with a time of 32 minutes