The conditions were far from ideal for the Swedish women ahead of Sunday's biathlon pursuit at the Winter Olympics. Hanna Öberg, who was the best-placed Swede, started in 18th place and had a shaky start with a miss in her first shooting round, similar to her sister Elvira. Despite managing to shoot well in the subsequent rounds, she faltered again in the fourth shooting, ultimately finishing 8th, over a minute behind the Italian gold medalist, Lisa Vittozzi.

The race saw Italian athlete Lisa Vittozzi claiming victory in her home country, which was a thrilling moment celebrated by the fans. Expert Björn Ferry highlighted the significance of the event, noting the pressure that affected other competitors, including Norwegian Maren Kirkeeide, who was leading into the final shooting but suffered two misses that cost her the win. Kirkeeide's mishaps were exacerbated by increasing winds, showcasing how environmental factors played a crucial role in the athletes' performances.

Finland's Suvi Minkkinen secured the bronze medal, while the next best Swedish competitor, Linn Gestblom, finished in tenth place. Overall, the race illustrated the challenges faced by the Swedish team in harsh conditions and highlighted the extraordinary performances of their competitors, particularly the home crowd's support spurring on the Italian champion.