At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Estonian men's biathletes faced challenges in the sprint event, failing to break into the top 40. Notably, Rene Zahkna and Kristo Siimer managed to qualify for the pursuit race, providing some hope for Estonia’s team. Jacob Kulbin, seen as a rising star in the biathlon team, had a disappointing performance, hitting only two of his first shots in the prone position during the sprint. He ultimately placed 74th, losing significantly to gold medalist Quentin Fillon Maillet by more than three minutes.

Kulbin expressed his frustration regarding his performance, indicating that he had hoped for improvement after training camps but felt he had regressed instead. He recognized issues with his shooting accuracy, which had been inconsistent throughout the season. Kulbin’s determination to perform better was evident, as he mentioned that standing shooting was going well despite his struggles in the prone position. His candid comments reflect the pressure and high expectations that come with competition at this level.

Mark-Markos Kehva also expressed disappointment over his results, which likely indicates a broader sentiment among the Estonian team. The challenges faced by the athletes highlight the intense nature of Olympic competition and the mental and physical hurdles that can impede competitors’ performances, impacting Estonia's prospects in the biathlon in this prestigious global arena.