Estonia's mixed relay team began their struggle at the Milano Cortina Olympics by finishing in 15th place. Rene Zahkna, who opened for the team, faced challenges from the onset, having to use two spare rounds at the first shooting range. This setback left a significant gap that the rest of the team, although performing well, could not recover from. Zahkna expressed that the race was particularly difficult due to the circumstances, and he felt the pressure of the event affecting his performance.

Despite Zahkna's struggles, he managed to hit five targets with five shots during the standing shooting phase, but he sent his teammate Kristo Siimeri onto the course trailing by 51.7 seconds from the leaders. Zahkna noted that starting in a group is essential, and his performance could have been better had he managed to clear the shooting range without the need for a spare round. The pressure of competing at the Olympics added to the anxiety he felt during the race, impacting his ability to perform at his best.

The disappointing result for the Estonian team raises concerns about their overall preparation and strategy for these Olympics. As they head into upcoming events, it will be critical for the team to analyze what went wrong and adjust their approach. With further competition ahead, the athletes will need to find ways to regain their confidence and improve their performance in order to achieve better results in future races.