Tandrevold's "Mystical" Collapse Shocks: – Very Special

Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold was in contention during the race in Kontiolahti but suddenly struggled, raising alarms about her health. During the second prone shooting, she faced heart problems, which hindered her shooting performance.

"I had some challenges with my heart during the second prone," Tandrevold explained. "It made it difficult for me to shoot, and I took quite a long time. It didn’t completely clear up after shooting either, and I couldn’t ski as fast as I wanted."

Despite only having one missed shot, her significant loss of time involved falling behind the leader, Lou Jeanmonnot, alarming her supporters and commentators alike. Discussions ensued among experts regarding the unusual time loss, with worry that if these heart issues continue, they could derail her entire season and possibly her career. Experts including Ola Lunde commented on the baffling nature of her speed loss.

This marks another incident wherein Tandrevold's heart issues have come to bear during competitive events, reflecting a concern that may need further investigation as the World Cup season progresses.

After the race, Tandrevold reassured that while the episode was alarming, she hoped to recover for the upcoming sprint events.