The Finland team of Wilma Kavela, Altti Pyrro, Kia Suni and Palosaari had 3-1 wins over USA and Germany before facing Austria in the semi-final from which they advanced on the tie-break.
Kavela put them ahead in the Big Final but she was the only member of the Finnish team to complete her run as Pyrro, Suni and Palosaari were undone as they attempted to push the limits.
It was Finland’s first medal of Narvik 2026.
“It was a really good fight,” said Suni. “We did what we could so it’s really nice.”
She added: “Of course it’s important that we have a really good team spirit.”
Switzerland and Austria faced off in the Small Final to decide the destination of the bronze medal.
Elena Riederer put Austria ahead before Giuliano Fux’s speedy run levelled for the Swiss ahead. Sue Piller faced off against Pia Hauzenberger and when the latter went down, it put Switzerland 2-1 ahead with one run remaining.
Rafael Zangerl was quick out of the start gate for Austria and was first through the finish line against Jack Spencer. However, it was the Swiss who clinched bronze thanks to the tie-break.
It was Switzerland’s second medal of Narvik 2026 following Sandro Manser’s silver in men’s Super G.
“I think as a team we did well,” said Spencer. “We put on a good fight against the Swedes (in the semi-final) so it was fun.”
Piller added: “As a team event, if one messes up the others can do well and that’s what makes that event so special.”
Italy finished fifth followed by Norway, Germany, France, Great Britain and Slovenia with the USA – bronze-medal winners at the last two editions – in 11th.
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