The International Ski Federation (FIS) has rejected Finland's protest against Norway and the United States concerning an incident during the Olympic cross-country sprint event. The Finnish Olympic Committee submitted the protest after the sprint competition where Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo secured a win, followed by Ben Ogden and Oskar Opstad Vike. Finland's Lauri Vuorinen finished in fourth place, leading the Finnish team to voice concerns over the legitimacy of Norway's equipment used in the competition.

The core of Finland's protest centered on Norway's use of a klister roller, a waxing tool that was not listed among the approved equipment for the competition. However, Norway sought prior approval from FIS for its use. This situation has stirred controversy, as several other nations expressed concerns about the advantages that Norway might gain from this approval, which they did not seek themselves. The discontent among these nations highlights the competitive tensions that can arise in high-stakes international sporting events.

As FIS has deemed Finland's submission as too late for consideration, the implications for the results stand as they are, sparking discussions about the fairness of equipment use in international competitions. The situation not only affects the athletes and their standings but also raises larger questions about the regulatory frameworks within international skiing sports and how they manage compliance from competing nations.