Linn Svahn crashed out of the track - Norwegians fell in the sprint

Linn Svahn crashed out of the track during the quarter-finals in the Ruka sprint, resulting in a dramatic situation. She was affected by a loss of balance from two Norwegian skiers, causing her to veer into the woods. Svahn managed to return to the track but finished significantly behind the leaders.

She reported feeling a mix of emotions, expressing disappointment over the incident but relief at not sustaining any injuries. Meanwhile, Frida Karlsson who also participated in the heats noted the dangerous nature of the crashes, but several of her teammates advanced to the finals. On the men's side, the results were mixed with some qualifying while others did not make it past their heats.