PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — As Fredrik Lindstroem cruised to the finish line to secure gold for Sweden in the men's biathlon relay Friday night, the stadium announcer at the Alpensia Biathlon Center belted out "the king is on fire!"
Swedish King Carl XIV Gustaf was in the stadium screaming and shouting as the Swedes crossed in 1 hour, 15 minutes, 16.5 seconds — more than 55 seconds ahead of second-place Norway, which took the silver. Germany finished third.
The victory comes one night after the Swedish women's team took silver in team relay event with Gustaf also in attendance.