Czech biathlete Markéta Davidová is regaining her fighting spirit after a lackluster performance in the mixed relay on Sunday. Despite her struggles, which include back pain that has plagued her since January and resulted in a significant period of absence from competition, she remains hopeful about her prospects for the upcoming Olympic Games in Anterselva. In a recent interview, Davidová expressed gratitude to fans on social media for their support during this difficult time.

Davidová acknowledges the importance of evaluating her situation carefully, especially since she does not want to impede her team’s performance nor replicate her recent on-track difficulties. Her confidence, however, is bolstered by the encouragement from fans, and she seems committed to pushing through her challenges. She remarked positively about her determination to not give up and emphasized the need to reassess her readiness for competition before deciding to participate in future events.

The biathlete, who became the world champion in the endurance race in 2021, is still dealing with the repercussions of a back surgery she underwent last year. This persistent injury has contributed to her inconsistent performance, underscoring the physical demands of the sport and implying that her path to Olympic success will require both resilience and astute decision-making regarding her health and readiness to compete effectively.