Endurance sports push athletes to their limits, but for Finnish Olympic skier Remi Lindholm, the 2022 Winter Olympics delivered a challenge far beyond physical exhaustion.

Competing in the Men’s 50km Cross-Country event—one of the most grueling disciplines in the Winter Games—Lindholm found himself not only battling against fierce competitors but also against an injury that’s almost unimaginable: a frozen penis.

Brutal Conditions and an Unforgiving Race

Originally set at 50km, the race was shortened to 30km due to extreme weather conditions, with temperatures dropping to a punishing -17°C.

The freezing winds cut through competitors like knives, but Lindholm pushed forward, finishing in 28th place.

While Russian skier Alexander Bolshunov claimed victory, Lindholm’s biggest battle wasn’t about rankings—it was enduring the excruciating effects of the cold.

A Familiar, Yet Worse Experience

This wasn’t the first time Lindholm had faced such an injury.

He previously suffered a similar fate at the Ruka World Cup the year before, but this time, the pain was even worse.

Speaking to the Mirror, he described it as “pretty unbearable,” explaining how the agony intensified when his body started to warm up after the race.

Officials rushed to provide him with a heat bag to help thaw his frozen extremities, but there was little relief from the suffering.

Looking Ahead: Will He Brave the Cold Again?

With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan just a year away, questions remain about whether Lindholm will return to the world’s biggest stage.

He recently proved his resilience by securing second place in the Finlandia Ski Marathon Freestyle, but will he take on another Olympic challenge in the harshest of conditions?

As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on his next move.