The Swedish ladies have made great efforts so far during the biathlon season.
Therefore, today's breakthrough came as a surprise to many - including the riders themselves.
- The first lap is perfectly okay but then it took a cross stop.
I do not understand, says Elvira Öberg who finished in 50th place and thus was without world cup points.
"Unable to perform"
The best of the Swedes was Linn Persson in 15th place - the only approved effort according to Helena Ekholm, SVT's expert.
In addition to Linn, Hanna Öberg ended up in 29th place.
They were the only Swedish riders who came out of the competition with a few points.
The toughest for all Swedes was for Mona Brorsson.
Brorsson who took a nice 5th place as late as last week had a nightmare day in the track and finished over eight minutes behind the winner Lisa Hauser - 5:31 behind in pure riding time.
- It is not possible to perform today.
I want to, but it's not possible.
It's so damn boring.
This is not how I want to go.
It just stops, says Mona Brorsson to SVT Sport.
"Is just out of breath"
It was not only the Swedish skiers who had a hard time, but several top skiers performed worse.
One of the reasons must have been the high altitude at which the arena is located.
It was also Mona Brorsson's theory.
- Breathing is under maximum load.
I'm leaving and I'm just out of breath.
This is definitely the height.