Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s Team Sprint
Gold Thobias Fredriksson Bjoern, Lind Sweden
Silver Jens Arne Svartedal, Tor Arne Hetland Norway
Bronze Ivan Alypov, Vassili Rotchev Russia
Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s Team Sprint
Gold Anna Dahlberg, Lina Andersson Sweden
Silver Sara Renner, Beckie Scott Canada
Bronze Aino Kaisa Saarinen, Virpi Kuitunen Finland
The Women’s Team Sprint had a shining example of the true sprit of the Olympic Games. Sara Renner, Canada, broke one of her poles on her second leg and dropped from 1st to 4th in a matter of seconds. A coach from the Norwegian team rushed in and handed her his pole. This selfless act enabled her to keep up with the pack and her team mate Becky Scott managed to retake the lead in the next leg. Canada wound up taking the silver medal, Norway ended up placing 4th. I think Canada owes Norway a beer!
Thanks for passing that along. I agree. I hope the Canadians bought the Norwegians a beer and dinner