Italian biathlon star bursts into tears during interview – winter sports icon jumps aside. Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer had to give up her medal hopes early on in the mixed relay.

The first runner, Didier Bionaz, revealed problems at the shooting range. The French team with Quentin Fillon Maillet, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Eric Perrot and Julia Simon won the gold medal. Top favorite Norway took second place, followed by Sweden.