The Czech biathletes had a disastrous start in their first individual race of the Olympics, leading to expressions of significant disappointment from the athletes. Petr Hák, an Olympic debutant, labeled the performance as "terrible" and "awful", reflecting the overall sentiment of the team. Among the competitors, he notably finished in an unfortunate 81st place out of 89, highlighting the struggles faced by the team in this high-stakes event.

Veteran athlete Michal Krčmář also shared his frustrations, admitting to not managing the shooting range effectively, which significantly contributed to his struggles. Despite feeling good in terms of physical performance, the breakdown on the shooting line compounded the team's challenges. Krčmář acknowledged the service team's year-long excellent work but suggested that they had an off day, which compounded the issues faced during the race.

The athletes' accountability for their performance underscores the pressures of Olympic competition and raises questions about their preparation and strategy. As they reflect on their experiences on the range, it brings to light the intense expectations placed on athletes during the Olympics, especially for those providing high hopes for Czechia's biathlon success.