Sweden and Norway Triumph in World Cup Relays in Czechia

At the World Cup in Vyšší Brod, Czechia, Sweden's men's team and Norway's women's team emerged victorious in the relays, marking the final test before the European Championships scheduled for late September in Lithuania.

The men's relay saw Sweden clinch first place, followed by Norway and Finland. Viktor Svensk from Sweden made a significant comeback during the last leg, overtaking Norway's Kasper Fosser and Finland's Olli Ojanaho, ultimately finishing strong to secure the win.

In the women's relay, Norway took the lead, finishing ahead of Czechia and Sweden. Pia Young Vik started with a 45-second advantage but faced challenges at the third control, allowing Sanna Fast and Lucie Dittrichova to catch up. Despite earlier mistakes, Young Vik performed well in the final stretch, winning by nearly two minutes. Unfortunately, detailed split times for the race were not available for analysis.