Sports2/21/2026•The Guardian
‘Worst skis I ever had’: Swedish biathletes blame poor Olympic form on waxing team
Swedish biathletes blame their poor performance in the men's mass start event at the Winter Olympics on the waxing team. The trio of Sebastian Samuelsson, Martin Ponsiluoma, and Jesper Nelin finished 18th, 21st, and 26th, respectively, in the 30-man field. The biathletes, who are usually among the favorites in these events, described their skis as the "worst they ever had." The wax technicians have since apologized for the failed performance. The Swedish team's struggle to deliver medals at the Olympics is a continuing issue, and they now attribute it to the waxing team's inability to properly prepare their equipment.
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