– One of the biggest setbacks on a relay, commented Andreas Stabrun Smith when Tandrevold skated out from the stand. Because it became a bit of a nightmare for the Norwegian biathlete. The result after the standing shooting was a total of six misses and three penalty rounds. – It was difficult today. I fought all I could, but I can’t quite make it. It’s not funny, says Tandrevold to news after his stage. THREE ROUNDS: There will be many misses at Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold in the standing series. The relays have been characterized by a lot of wind and varying conditions, but when Tandrevold shot, the conditions were not the worst. – It was windy, but it was quite possible to shoot well. I have no good explanation for that, because I really feel that I am trying and that I have tried well throughout the championship, says Tandrevold. In the end, the Norwegian team finished in sixth place. Far behind Italy, who won the relay ahead of Germany and Sweden. – You said you were very bad at going penalty rounds. What were you thinking about today? – Huh. At least I tried to go as fast as I can, and unfortunately I’ve gotten a little better at going penalty rounds in this championship here. Ida Lien, who was thrown into the team after illness in the twelfth hour, also ended up in the penalty round. Consolation by Knotten After Tandrevold had crossed the finish line, she was obviously sad as she stood and watched Ida Lien who walked the third stage. – It’s kind of a difficult feeling to describe that feeling when you just can’t get it right, it’s very depressing, says Tandrevold. Karoline Knotten, who had given Norway a great start, stood and gave Tandrevold consolation. – I think she was tough. Didn’t succeed today, but there are varying winds and it’s difficult. So if you initially miss the timing it can be difficult to hit it. So I think we should stand with our backs straight and it’s certainly not so wrong, says Knotten to news. GAVE CONSOLATION: Karoline Knotten. Photo: Javad Parsa / NTB – It means a lot and I am very happy that I have such wonderful teammates. Karoline is also doing a great race today. I am incredibly impressed with what she can achieve. I know that the other girls love me anyway, but I would like to perform at my best, especially when I go for them too., says Tandrevold about the consolation. The team-mate chooses instead to pay tribute to Tandrevold, who had one of his heaviest days. – I thought it was fun to see Ingrid dare to pull off and not hesitate. I think I can do more with my confidence. I think she was tough. CONSOLATION: Karoline Knotten gave Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold a hug and consolation after the stage. Photo: Hanne Skjellum / news Knotten with giant leg Karoline Knotten was the first woman out for Norway, and she got off to a very good start in the relay. On the first layup series, she shot four hits and one miss, and took the last win with only one extra shot. Knotten also had good speed in the track. – Karoline Knotten drives very well in the light section, once again, says Smith. In the standing shooting, all the extra shots had to be used, but Knotten avoided the penalty round. – She does this so efficiently, so it doesn’t really matter. There are all possibilities here, Smith commented after the standing series. And she continued her good form in the cross-country track, and took the lead towards the first turn. Unfortunately, it was not enough for a Norwegian medal in the relay. Ida Lien started the third leg well, with only one extra shot. But she too had to go out in the penalty round for her standing shooting. Marte Olsbu Røiseland had an almost impossible task of catching up to the lead, and admitted that she took it easy on the last lap when she realized that she wasn’t going to catch up with those in front.
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