In an unexpected twist at the team sprint qualifiers for women, the Swedish ski team featuring Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist advanced to the finals scheduled later in the day. The event was mostly uneventful until a dog, resembling a wolf, made its way onto the track and pursued the competing skiers. This unusual incident unfolded as the final competitors approached the finish line, providing a surprising spectacle for spectators and participants alike.

The dog's chase began as Greece's Konstantina Charalampidou and Croatia's Tena Hadzic were nearing the finish, drawing attention as it ran after them before pausing just past the finish line to sniff at Argentina's Nahiara Diaz Gonzalez. Fortunately, the dog was captured without causing any harm, and its antics were immortalized through a unique finish line photograph that captured the chaotic moment.

In terms of performance, Jonna Sundling clocked the fastest time in the qualifiers, leading the Swedish team to advance safely to the finals. Sundling and Dahlqvist have a notable record in team sprints, having previously earned two World Championship gold medals and an Olympic silver from the Beijing Games, underscoring their prowess in the sport despite the unexpected interruption during the qualifiers.