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Karlsson Pulls Out of 50km Skiing as Atkin Leads in Halfpipe

Team GB's Zoe Atkin qualified first for the women's halfpipe at Livigno, facing stiff competition from Eileen Gu. Meanwhile, gold medal favorite Frida Karlsson withdrew from the 50km women's cross-country skiing event.

Frida Karlsson has withdrawn from the 50km women's cross-country skiing, ending her bid for gold. The Swede, a heavy favorite after winning the skiathlon and the 10km intervals, had also secured a relay silver.

In other events, Team GB's Zoe Atkin qualified first for the women's halfpipe in Livigno, though she faces tough competition from China's Eileen Gu.