Finland's hopes for a medal in the Olympic sprint relay were dashed when Jasmin Kähärä fell during the final leg of the race, leaving the team in ninth place and ending their Olympic campaign.
In a disappointing turn of events during the Olympic sprint relay in Val di Fiemme, Finland's Jasmin Kähärä fell while competing for the bronze medal with teams from Germany, Norway, and the United States. This incident occurred after her teammate, Jasmi Joensuu, had positioned the team well for the final stretch. The fall was devastating for the Finnish team, which ultimately finished in ninth place, causing their Olympic journey to come to an abrupt end as they would not compete in the upcoming 50-kilometer event.
Jasmi Joensuu expressed her pride in the team's efforts despite the unfortunate incident, stating, "We did our absolute best. Unfortunately, Jasmin fell, but I am so proud of our team." The race showcased the intense competition among the top teams, with Sweden taking the gold medal, comfortably pulling ahead with skiers Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist leading the way. Switzerland finished in second place, while Germany secured the bronze medal ahead of Norway.
Finland's men's team also faced challenges, finishing in eleventh position in their respective sprint relay. The unexpected fall of Kähärä not only ended their medal hopes for this event but also left them with no chance to compete further in the Olympics, marking a disappointing moment for Finnish winter sports.
