Estonian biathlete Susan Külm made a remarkable jump in her performance during the pursuit event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, moving from 37th to 22nd place. Her strong showing in the race retains her chances of competing further, as she currently stands as the first reserve for next week's pursuit event. Külm reflected on the day, expressing that she felt her performance was akin to an actual race and highlighted that a couple of missed shots could have improved her ranking significantly.

During the event, Külm noted her struggles with two missed shots in both the prone and standing positions. Despite these challenges, she maintained a positive outlook, emphasizing her performance was a substantial improvement. Külm expressed regret over her missed opportunities, particularly in standing, attributing her poor shot to hesitation caused by shifting winds on the shooting range. Despite finishing behind Italy's Lisa Vittozzi, who won her first Olympic gold, Külm's determination and insight into her performance are evident.

Külm’s advancement by 15 spots in the rankings reflects not only her personal growth but also highlights the competitive nature of biathlon at the Olympic level. As she prepares for her next competition, her focus seems to be on building on this experience and overcoming the small hurdles she faced in today's race. This event showcases the grit and sportsmanship of athletes at the Olympic Games as they strive for excellence and face the pressures of elite competition.