Finnish cross-country skier collapses during relay at World Championships

finnish skier Evelina Piippo passed out during the relay race at the World Championships in Planica, according to Ilta‑Sanomat.

The incident occurred during the handover at the end of the third stage Kriste Parmakoski . Piippo tried three times to get up, but each time she fell back. She needed help from the medical staff, who were able to get her back on her feet.

Finland finished in fourth place, 30.5 seconds behind the winners Norway. The Germans came second, the Swedes third.

On Friday, the men’s relay will take place at the World Championships. Watch the live broadcast of the race on the Match! Arena” starting at 2:30 p.m. Moscow time, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

Source : MatchTV

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