Tandrevold Faced Heart Issues Again: – It's Horrible to Watch

Originally published in Eurosport on December 07, 2024

Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold faced heart issues again during the recent sprint in Kontiolahti, causing significant concern among viewers and commentators alike. During the event, Tandrevold appeared to struggle with her heart while participating in the race, forcing her to pause temporarily to catch her breath. Television commentator Marius Skjelbæk noted the concerning visuals as she gasped for air, suggesting that it was agonizing to observe her plight on screen.

Despite her distress, Tandrevold managed to complete the race, finishing 1:14 behind the winner, Marketa Davidova. This repeated occurrence of heart issues has alarmed biathlon experts and previous champions, with Ole Einar Bjørndalen stating he would have stopped the race if faced with similar conditions.

However, Tandrevold later reassured the public that there is no significant threat to her health, explaining that the heart problems she is experiencing are merely a benign rhythm disturbance. She emphasized, "There is no need for concern; this isn’t something dangerous. I wouldn’t be competing if it were."

Furthermore, Karoline Knotten emerged as the best Norwegian finisher during the sprint, placing fifth with a clean shooting record and a time of 15.3 seconds behind Davodova.

In sum, while Tandrevold’s health concerns evoke worry, her confidence in managing the situation remains intact as she continues to compete post-incident.