Raimo Vīgants competed in the 10+10km skiathlon, expressing that he feels a noticeable progress compared to his previous performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics, where he finished 51st. Unlike his last experience where he did not finish after being lapped, Vīgants is optimistic about his current trajectory leading up to future competitions, emphasizing the positive feelings that come with Olympic experiences.

Vīgants highlighted his strategy during the first half of the race, which involved staying close to the leaders to capture the essence of what it's like to compete at the Olympic level. He praised his skiing technique in the classical portion, stating that his equipment performed well. However, he did experience fatigue towards the end of the distance, expecting such challenges as part of his racing routine, especially during intense competitions.

During the transition between ski styles, Vīgants encountered a mishap that cost him valuable time—he struggled with his ski change, feeling he spent too long at the transition point. This situation left him behind the group he started with, but he continued to push forward, reflecting on the experience as another learning opportunity as he prepares for future races in classical style skiing.