In the men's sprint event at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, Latvian biathlete Andrejs Rastorgujevs finished in 30th place, with other Latvian competitors Rihards Lozbers and Edgars Mise coming in 32nd and 52nd respectively. Kentēns Fijons-Majē from France claimed the gold medal, demonstrating exceptional marksmanship by hitting all ten targets and completing the race in 22 minutes and 53.1 seconds, ahead of Norway’s Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen and Sturla Holm Lægreid.

Rastorgujevs performed admirably despite a shooting error, finishing the race in 24 minutes and 56.9 seconds, which put him two minutes and 3.8 seconds behind the race leader. After the race, he expressed regret for his previous negative comments about his performance in an interview, showing a more positive outlook now and praising his teammates. The performance of the Latvian team was particularly noteworthy as three athletes qualified for the pursuit event, showcasing their talent on an international stage.

While the gold medal went to Fijons-Majē, who maintained a flawless shooting record, the overall performance of the Latvian athletes reflects both the challenges and achievements they face in the highly competitive environment of Olympic biathlon. The ability of Rastorgujevs and others to qualify for the pursuit signifies potential growth and opportunity for the future of Latvian biathlon, demanding continued support and development in the sport.