In a nail-biting finish at the Olympics, Norwegian cross-country skiers Julie Bjervig Drivenes and her teammate came agonizingly close to clinching a bronze medal, ultimately finishing in fourth place. They were just 14 hundredths of a second away from securing a medal as they lost out to Germany's Coletta Rydzek in a final sprint that left them highly disappointed. The Norwegian team had high hopes for the medal and had put in a strong performance throughout the race.

Fredrik Aukland, a commentator from NRK, expressed the team's frustration, noting that the one competitor they couldn’t afford to see in the final sprint was Rydzek, who surged past them with greater speed. Bjervig Drivenes reflected on the pressure she felt in the closing stretch of the race, acknowledging that the near-miss was particularly hard to swallow after such a close contest. Despite their efforts and racing to the last moments, the outcome left the team and supporters feeling let down.

The emotional aftermath of the race highlights the intense competition at the Olympics, where split-second timings can decide medal standings. This loss is particularly poignant for Norway, known for its strong performance in winter sports, and it raises questions about how this will impact the team's morale and strategy in upcoming events. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the Norwegian team responds to this heartbreaking near-miss in their quest for Olympic glory.