Beijing Olympics 2022 - Fanny Smith and Swiss-Ski win appeal to earn Olympics bronze medal

The FIS have upheld the appeal from Swiss-Ski and Fanny Smith, earning Smith a bronze medal. The ski cross competitor finished in third place during the event last week at the Beijing Olympics, but was demoted by the judges. Ad/> In the final stage of the race, Canadian Marielle Thompson seemed to land on Smith's skis, nudging her into the slower line.

/> Beijing 2022‘Drama! Drama! Drama!’ – Re-live Gu’s remarkable Olympic Games23/02/2022 AT 15:00 Smith was able to stay on her feet in third by spreading her skis, but they caught fourth-placed Daniela Maier, causing Maier to wobble. Sweden's Sandra Naeslund, outside the drama, finished first, with Thompson in second and Smith in third. On the day, the judges reviewed video evidence before ruling that her actions warranted censure, and moved Maier into third.

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«Because I was always convinced that I hadn't made a mistake. At the same time, it hurts me for Daniela Maier, who is now suffering from the situation.” There could still be an appeal against the decision. Beijing 2022'Not sure I want to watch it again' — Kenworthy somehow walks away from horror smash19/02/2022 AT 09:02 /> Beijing 2022‘How has he got on his feet?’ – Watch as ‘absolute