
Shock in Norway – on the podium in the wrong sport: "Hope someone got rich"
Originally published in Sveriges Radio on March 16, 2025
Shock in Norway – on the podium in the wrong sport: "Hope someone got rich"
In a shocking display during the skiing event at Holmenkollen, Einar Hedegart, a biathlete, remarkably secured second place in the 10 km freestyle race, surprising many spectators and competitors alike. With this performance, he demonstrated a versatile talent in skiing, having debuted in competitive skiing only two years ago. The race was impressive with Harald Östberg Amundsen finishing first, closely followed by Hedegart, who defeated several renowned Norwegian skiers, including Johannes Hösflot Klæbo and Iver Tildheim Andersen.
Results:
- Harald Östberg Amundsen 22:06.4
- Einar Hedegart +5.2 seconds
- Johannes Hösflot Klæbo +12.8 seconds
- Iver Tildheim Andersen +19.7 seconds
- Andreas Fjorden Ree +19.7 seconds
- William Poromaa +20 seconds
This unexpected outcome has led fans to hope that those who gambled on such surprising results might have profited considerably. Hedegart's remarkable ascent in a different discipline adds excitement to the ongoing ski season and raises questions about future performances in both biathlon and cross-country skiing.
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