Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold, a 29-year-old Norwegian biathlete, faced a significant setback during the normal distance event, where she missed seven out of twenty shots. Despite maintaining a commendable pace on the ski course, trailing behind gold medalist Julia Simon, her shooting errors ultimately hindered her performance. Tandrevold expressed that she felt confident on the course, stating she felt like a 'queen' in the trails but faltered during the shooting segment, where she attributed her mistakes to hesitation and losing her focus.

Her struggles have drawn concern from former biathlete Ole Bjørndalen, who noted that Tandrevold seems to have entered a challenging psychological phase that can be hard to overcome. Bjørndalen emphasized the importance of mental resilience in biathlon, suggesting that if Tandrevold were aware of her psychological block, she would have likely addressed it by now. He expressed hope that she would receive the necessary support to regain her confidence in upcoming competitions.

While the event is still ongoing, with Julia Simon of France winning the gold medal and another French biathlete, Lou Jeanmonnot, securing a double victory for her nation, all eyes will now be on Tandrevold as she aims to bounce back in the upcoming sprint and pursuit races. The need for mental coaching and strategies in high-pressure sports is a reminder of the psychological aspect that can heavily influence an athlete's performance.