Overview
- Coletta Rydzek edged Norway’s Julie Bjervig Drivenes on the finish to seal third place with partner Laura Gimmler, as Sweden’s Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist won ahead of Switzerland in Val di Fiemme.
- The duo advanced from sixth in qualifying then rallied in the final, delivering the German cross-country team its first medal in Milan-Cortina.
- FIS race director Sandro Pertile defended aborting the men’s Super-Team ski jump in Predazzo due to heavy snow, variable headwind, reduced inrun speed and a ‘sticky’ landing zone that raised safety concerns.
- With results taken after the second round, Germany placed fourth by 0.3 points, prompting anger from German jumpers and officials who argued a brief delay could have restored fair conditions.
- Rules and equipment disputes continue, including Norway’s approved exception to use a wax machine, an Austrian disqualification over shoe size, judging complaints in judged sports, and tight venue access that Nordic combined silver medallist Johannes Lamparter said prevented greetings with family.