After Calle Halfvarsson’s withdrawal due to a cold, illnesses continue to affect the World Championships. Several athletes have been replaced ahead of today’s relay, and even Great Britain’s team has been affected by an outbreak within the group.

Suspected Sickness in Trondheim

There is suspected sickness in Trondheim. Calle Halfvarsson threw in the towel at the last minute before the team sprint due to cold symptoms. Last night, the national team announced that he left the World Championships. Linn Svahn broke off from the championships before the party even started due to a concussion. More withdrawals are expected before this World Championship is over, at least judging by the changes national teams have made ahead of today’s relay.

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The following athletes are out of the competition, all due to illness:

BIB 2-1 AHONEN Ville (FIN) substituted by ANTTOLA Niko (FIN), due to illness
BIB 11-2 STERN Nejc (SLO) substituted by GONTAR Valeriy (SLO), due to illness
BIB 12-1 ALEV Alvar Johannes (EST) substituted by KIVIL Ralf (EST), due to illness
BIB 13-3 BASHMAKOV Nail (KAZ) substituted by KLIMIN Olzhas (KAZ), due to illness
BIB 14-3 SAULITIS Niks (LAT) substituted by SKOLNIEKS Jekabs (LAT), due to illness
BIB 24-1 TILESCH Denis (SVK) substituted by CENEK Jachym (SVK), due to illness

In addition, there has been a stomach flu outbreak in the British camp. It is unclear which athletes or coaches have been affected, but Andrew Musgrave is one of those impacted.

Musgrave, who usually lives in Trondheim, has now fled the area. To avoid getting infected, he left the other participants from Great Britain and returned home.

According to sources from Langd.se, the outbreak of stomach flu occurred at one of the hotels, prompting “Muzzie” to take drastic measures.

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