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Ebba Andersson withdraws from World Cup finale after fall

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  • Ebba Andersson fell in the 50km race in Holmenkollen.
  • She will not compete in the World Cup finale in the USA.
  • The decision is due to injuries to her right knee and left hand.

Ebba Andersson fell during the 50-kilometer race in Holmenkollen, Norway, and finished far behind. The Swedish national cross-country skiing team announced that she will miss the World Cup finale in Lake Placid, USA. Team doctor Rickard Noberius said the decision was made to allow more time to investigate her right knee and left hand, which were injured in the fall, calling it a precautionary measure due to the long travel and risk of being unable to compete.

Andersson's season is now over.

The decision was made to allow more time to investigate her right knee and left hand, which were injured in the fall, calling it a precautionary measure due to the long travel and risk of being unable to compete.

Rickard Noberius, Team doctor

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