Overview
- British athlete Gabriel Gledhill said he drank about 10 to 12 beers and five to six shots during the race and described himself as quite drunk.
- He placed 67th, finishing more than 20 minutes behind Norwegian winner Einar Hedegart in Oslo.
- The International Ski Federation shared an Instagram video showing Gledhill stopping to accept beverage cans from spectators.
- Colombia’s Fredrik Fodstad was also filmed taking a beer during the race, with reports split on whether he finished 70th or was withdrawn after being lapped.
- Reports cite Holmenkollen’s festival atmosphere and large roadside crowds as factors, with some lower-ranked skiers treating the long race more casually.