Emma Ribom withdraws from Tour de Ski

Emma Ribom withdraws from Tour de Ski

Swedish Radio (Radiosporten) reports that Emma Ribom has been forced to abandon the Tour de Ski due to illness. Ribom had produced a strong performance in yesterday’s 5 km mass-start heats, finishing second behind Jessie Diggins, and she was sixth overall going into the scheduled 20 km pursuit when the decision to withdraw was announced. The article also mentions that Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind withdrew earlier for the same reason.

The story is a short news item focusing on the withdrawal and the immediate context (recent race results and overall standing).