The Norwegian women's cross-country ski team won gold against heavily favored Sweden, leading to tensions between the athletes during the award ceremony.
During the women's cross-country relay competition in Val di Fiemme, Norway emerged victorious over Sweden, a team widely regarded as the favorite to win. This victory, however, was marred by controversy as Sweden's star skier Ebba Andersson fell twice during her leg of the race, with the second fall resulting in a dramatic somersault that cost the team valuable time. The outcome left Sweden devastated, as they had been expected to claim the gold medal.
