Sweden's National Cross-Country Ski Team Faces Illness Crisis

Sweden's National Cross-Country Ski Team Faces Illness Crisis

Originally published in Yle on December 19, 2024

The Swedish national team is under strain as multiple athletes have fallen ill, impacting their ability to compete this season. Coach Anders Byström has stated that routines will need to be tightened to combat this illness outbreak. This comes after at least ten athletes have missed races, with Lillehammer being the site where the crisis reportedly began. Moving forward, the team will prioritize isolation practices to minimize the risk of further illness among the athletes.

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