25 FEB

In the final event of the Winter Olympics, an Austrian cross-country skier took a wrong turn, got lost, and blew a shot at a medal

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The Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday with the ladies’ 30km mass start classic.
Teresa Stadlober of Austria was in a good position to win a medal when she took a wrong turn.
The wrong turn took her up a hill and by the time she figured out what happened, she fell from second to eighth and out of medal contention.

The Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday with the ladies’ 30km mass start classic.

Among the skiers to compete in the event was Teresa Stadlober of Austria. It was her fourth event of the games and possibly her best shot at winning a medal.

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