Feb 14 • 12:15 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

Weng celebrated her first Olympic gold: – I didn’t see this coming at all

Heidi Weng celebrated wildly after winning her first Olympic gold medal, but her exuberance drew mixed reactions from competitors, particularly from Sweden, where some felt respect for others should be observed.

Heidi Weng's jubilant celebration marked a personal milestone as she secured her first Olympic gold medal, receiving a warm welcome from her teammates who also achieved this significant feat in their careers. However, the exuberance of the Norwegian team was met with some disapproval from Swedish competitors, particularly Emma Ribom, who noted the importance of respecting other teams in light of fierce competition. Ribom expressed her concerns about celebrating too exuberantly given the challenges faced by all competitors, especially following a serious crash involving Swedish teammate Ebba.

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