Wendy Kay Wagner

Wendy Kay Wagner (October 31, 1973 – November 6, 2025) was an American cross-country skier. She competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics. After the Olympics, Wagner worked as an avalanche forecaster for the United States Forest Service. Wagner died on November 6, 2025, at the age of 52, following an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games Year Age 10 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km Sprint 4 × 5 km relay Team sprint 2002 28 36 — 48 23 — 13 2006 32 50 — — 35 14 10

World Championships Year Age 5 km 10 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km Sprint 4 × 5 km relay Team sprint 1999 25 69 — 56 46 14 2001 27 26 29 47 44 12 2003 29 38 32 44 — 42 — 2005 31 —50 47 23 —

a. Cancelled due to extremely cold weather.

World Cup Season standings Season Age OverallDistanceLong DistanceSprint 1999 25 — 2001 27 94 2002 28 75 49 2003 29 85 2004 30 80 66 2005 31 96 69 2006 32 84 82 61