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France's Margreither falls but wins silver in JVM mixed relay

Key Points
  • Agathe Margreither fell during the JVM mixed relay but recovered to win silver.
  • Norway won gold, Italy bronze, and Sweden placed fifth in the event.
  • SVT expert Mathias Fredriksson commented on the energy cost of the fall.

During the mixed relay at the Junior World Championships, French skier Agathe Margreither fell dramatically in a downhill section, losing items including her glasses. SVT expert commentator Mathias Fredriksson noted that such an incident costs energy and could make it difficult for France to compete on the final lap. Despite the fall, Margreither quickly caught up and nearly sprinted to gold, ultimately securing a silver medal for France.

Norway won the gold, Italy took bronze, and Sweden finished in fifth place.

such an incident costs energy and could make it difficult for France to compete on the final lap

Mathias Fredriksson, SVT expert commentator

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