The article discusses the upcoming women's 15 km standard distance race in biathlon at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Estonian competitors Regina Ermits, Tuuli Tomingas, Susan Külm, and Johanna Talihärm will participate. The race is expected to be a pivotal moment for the Estonian women's team, which holds a slight hope of surpassing their male counterparts in performance during these games.

The article highlights the poor start for Estonia's biathlon team, particularly the mixed relay event, where the female athletes Ermits and Külm finished in 15th place. Despite the disappointing result, the article notes some positive aspects, such as Külm's use of spare rounds and Ermits completing both shooting rounds cleanly. In contrast, the men's team has struggled with speed and shooting accuracy, with the best male performance only reaching 42nd place.

With the men’s team facing adversity, there is a sense of pressure for the women's team to elevate Estonia's status in the competition. The article provides details about the competitors' starting positions, emphasizing the presence of 91 athletes in the race. As the women's team prepares to compete, the hopes of Estonian fans rest on their shoulders to deliver a stronger showing than their male teammates have so far at the Olympics.