Three years ago, Sebastian Samuelsson had issues with his rifle that cost Sweden a medal in the mixed relay at the World Championships in Oberhof. This time, it was his standing shooting affected by nerves and pressure that destroyed the relay. Despite a good start, with Samuelsson initially shooting flawlessly, his performance deteriorated during the standing shoot, resulting in missed shots and two penalty laps, ultimately leaving the Swedish team in fifth place when Hanna Öberg crossed the finish line.

The event took place in favorable conditions, drawing a crowd of nearly 20,000 to the Italian venue of Antholz for the Olympic debut of the mixed relay. Samuelsson was a focal point of the Swedish team but was unable to recover from his poor standing performance. This disappointment was evident in his post-race interview, where he expressed frustration over his inability to control the rifle under pressure, leading to a significant setback for the team.

The mixed relay was expected to be a strong event for Sweden, and with Samuelsson's track record, expectations were high. However, the mistakes in standing shooting have raised concerns not just for this event but for Samuelsson's future performances as well. The psychological pressure of competing in front of a large audience in a critical Olympic event undoubtedly weighed heavily on Samuelsson and the team, marking a bitter moment in their campaign for medals at the Games.