On the final day of the Milano Cortina Olympics, a live blog will cover the women's 50 km classic marathon. Historically, Swedish women have excelled in cross-country skiing events, winning four out of five gold medals at this Olympics. Their only miss was during the relay race, where standout skier Ebba Andersson faced a mishap that cost them valuable time, finishing just 50 seconds behind the gold-winning Norway.

The women's marathon is highly anticipated, especially considering the recent performances of Swedish skier Frida Karlsson, who was the reigning champion from the World Championships in Trondheim last year. However, her participation in this marathon is uncertain as she revealed via an Instagram story the day before the event that she is suffering from a fever. This could significantly impact Sweden's chances at retaining their dominance in the competition.

The race will feature 45 competitors, with three Estonian skiers, including twin sisters Kaidy and Keidy Kaasik, all looking to make their mark against the backdrop of strong Swedish representation. As the race unfolds, spectators will be eager to see if the trends from earlier in the Olympic Games will continue or if the Estonian athletes can spring a surprise on their rivals.