After Japan Protest - This Duel Nearly Led to Disqualification

After Japan Protest - This Duel Nearly Led to Disqualification | krone.at

In a dramatic turn of events during the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Austria's mixed team narrowly avoided disqualification due to a fierce duel for bronze between Johannes Lamparter and Japan's Ryota Yamamoto. The incident sparked a protest from the Japanese team, leading officials to deliberate for over an hour on whether to penalize the Austrian team.

The final decision came just before the clock hit 6 PM, affirming Austria's position. Renndirektor Lasse Ottesen commented that the situation was complex, noting that while Lamparter was slower, Yamamoto had visibility of him during their encounter. Ultimately, it was determined that there was no grounds for disqualification.

After the event, Lamparter expressed pride in his performance, highlighting the pressure and excitement of being the anchor leg in the relay. He had faced uncertainty regarding his decisions during the critical moments of the sprint.