Finland's Ski Association along with the Finnish Olympic Committee has lodged a protest with the International Ski Federation (FIS) regarding the sprint competition held during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. They allege that the teams from the United States and Norway cheated during the competition, which saw them take the top spots while Finnish athlete Lauri Vuorinen finished fourth. The Finnish officials argue that the actions of these teams violated international competition rules and specific guidelines given during a meeting of team leaders.

In their statement, the Finnish authorities highlight that the behaviors exhibited by the U.S. and Norwegian teams have been inconsistent with established competitive regulations, and they accuse FIS of failing to address these violations. The protest was initiated not only to rectify the results but to ensure fairness in competition, where no advantage should be derived from actions that contravene established rules. They are demanding an amendment to the results which they argue was unfairly skewed by these actions.

The protest underlines ongoing tensions in competitive sports regarding adherence to rules and the enforcement of those rules by governing bodies. The FIS has already acknowledged errors in its oversight, which has cultivated an environment where two countries may have gained undue advantages, contributing to concerns about fair play and integrity within the sport. Finland's actions reflect their commitment to safeguarding fair competition and ensuring that such instances of perceived malpractice do not go unchecked.