In the Olympic biathlon pursuit race held in Milan and Cortina, Andrejs Rastorgujevs represented Latvia, finishing in 29th place while Rihards Lozbers took 47th, and Edgars Mise did not finish after being lapped. The gold medal was awarded to Swedish biathlete Martin Ponsiluoma, who, despite making one shooting error, completed the race in an impressive time of 31 minutes and 11.9 seconds. Ponsiluoma had initially placed 7th in the sprint, showcasing his skill and consistency in both shooting and skiing during the pursuit.

The race saw Ponsiluoma secured victory with a strong performance, finishing 20.6 seconds ahead of Norway's Sturla Holm Lægreid, who took the silver medal despite making two mistakes while shooting. The bronze went to Emilien Jacquelin of France, who had three shooting errors but managed to complete the course just 9.1 seconds after Lægreid. Rastorgujevs faced challenges in his race, as he began two minutes and four seconds after the leader of the sprint, French athlete Quentin Fillon Maillet, and had a strong showing in the shooting range but was unable to keep up the pace on the course.

This pursuit event highlights the competitive nature of the Olympic biathlon, combining endurance and precision. While Latvian athletes had a tough day on the course, the overall success of Ponsiluoma and others demonstrates the high level of competition and the intricacies of the sport, making it a captivating event for biathlon fans worldwide.