Medics race to motionless Winter Olympics skier as she collapses in dramatic finish

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Winter Olympics. Norwegian skier Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold fell to the ground after crossing the line in 14th place in the event on Sunday following a difficult final lap of the course.Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting as athletes complete laps of a course, with their starts separated based on times from previous races.Tandrevold had been in contention for a medal going into the final lap before her competitors were able to make up ground on her.After finishing the race, Tandrevold collapsed on her skis and appeared motionless as officials and medics rushed to help her.The 25-year-old was soon helped to her feet and away from the course following a brief delay whilst medics saw to her.This was the second time in three days that Tandrevold had suffered from a health scare, having collapsing after finishing fifth in the 7.5km sprint on Friday.Will Team GB win a medal before the end of the Winter Olympics?

Let us know in the comments section below.Tandrevold has previously had issues with an irregular heartbeat in the past, with the team doctor confirming after the race that medics were able to measure her heart rate.Lars Kolsrud said, via The Sun: “We measured it a little bit and we were able to measure heart rate.

She was conscious all the way.”Norwegian team manager Per Arne Botman also touched on Tandrevold's condition following the race.He stated: “I don't know anything more than that she is awake and being taken care of by the doctor inside the heating booth.

That’s all I know.“It puts a damper on a gold and a bronze that we can't celebrate much yet until we know what it’s like with Ingrid.”Tandrevold's compatriots Marte Olsbu Roeiseland and Tiril Eckhoff claimed gold and bronze, respectively,.