Things got a bit out of hand at the finish line of a 4×7.5km relay in Lahti, Finland. After a collision on the home stretch, the defending World Cup overall champion, Aleksander Bolshunov, whipped Joni Mäki with his pole and full on tackled him in a fit of violence uncommon in the world of nordic skiing. Bolshunov was swiftly disqualified following the incident for unsportsmanlike conduct.

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....