Athlete Withdrawal

Swedish skier Frida Karlsson, the favorite for the women's 50km mass start race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has withdrawn due to illness. The 26-year-old, who won gold in the 20km skiathlon and 10km freestyle earlier in the Games, missed Friday's training with cold symptoms. Her absence opens the field for teammates and rivals like Jessie Diggins of the United States.