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The 50-kilometer women's classic cross-country race in Oslo's Holmenkollen stadium was marred by drunken brawls among spectators, leading to fights, fans storming barriers, and 130 people requiring assistance from the Red Cross due to injuries or intoxication. Swedish skier Frida Karlsson won the race but was booed at the finish line, while fellow skier Moa Lundgren described a boozy atmosphere and chaotic scenes on the track.
Tom Pidcock of Great Britain wins the elite men's cross-country race at the Mountain Bike World Championships, finishing ahead of Sam Gaze (New Zealand) and Nino Schurter (Switzerland). Pidcock made a strong comeback after starting on the fifth row, eventually dropping Schurter to secure a solo victory. Despite facing gear issues, Pidcock maintained his lead and crossed the finish line with a 19-second advantage over Gaze. This win adds to Pidcock's successful season, which includes a World Cup victory and an Olympic gold medal.