In a shocking turn of events during the women's relay in cross-country skiing on Saturday, Ebba Andersson, a strong contender for a medal from Sweden, took a tumble while racing downhill. Her skis caught awkwardly on the track, causing her to flip onto the snow, and in the chaos, one of her skis became detached and the binding broke. Broadcasters anxiously hoped for her well-being as she struggled to regain her footing and check her equipment.

After the fall, Andersson was seen inspecting her skis under the hill, and ultimately made her way down with one ski under her arm and the other still strapped to her foot, hobbling forward. The delay was significant as she continued on one ski for a considerable distance before a member of the Swedish support team arrived with a replacement ski. The extensive time lost from this setback had a detrimental impact on the team’s performance.

Commentators lamented the unfortunate incident as they followed the distressing scene of Andersson struggling to finish her leg of the race, while also catching a glimpse of her support staff facing their own challenges in the soft conditions outside the track, with one even falling while attempting to reach her. The situation highlighted not only the physical challenges faced by the athletes but also the unpredictability of racing in such conditions, leaving fans and team members alike anxious about the outcome.