Ebba Andersson discusses her overwhelming feelings of anxiety after a fall that cost Sweden a relay gold medal at the Olympics.
Ebba Andersson has opened up about her mental state following a significant fall during the Olympic relay event, which ultimately led to Sweden losing the gold medal. Speaking to SVTâs 'Morgonstudion', Andersson revealed that the pressure of the race and a previous minor fall made her increasingly nervous on the course. She was leading a tight group of competitors when she unexpectedly fell, which she believes was influenced by her earlier mishap, indicating a tie between mental readiness and physical performance in high-stakes situations.