At the Olympic Games held in Milan and Cortina, the Latvian biathlon team, consisting of Andrejs Rastorgujevs, Renārs Birkentāls, Rihards Lozbergs, and Edgars Misus, placed 18th in the 4x7.5 kilometer relay event. They faced challenges during the race, recording five penalty laps and utilizing 13 spare rounds, which led to them finishing significantly behind the winning team. The Latvians completed the event 6 minutes and 43.9 seconds slower than the gold medal winners from France.

The gold medal was claimed by the French team, made up of Fabien Claude, Emilien Jaquelin, Quentin Fillon-Maillet, and Eric Perrot, who finished the relay in a time of 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 55.2 seconds. They managed to secure their victory with the use of only nine spare rounds and one penalty lap, showcasing their superior performance in the competition. Their efficiency in the race outshone the rival teams, allowing them to dominate the event.

Norway captured the silver medal, finishing just 9.8 seconds behind the French team, while Sweden took home the bronze medal, competing closely with the top teams and demonstrating strong performances throughout the race. The event highlighted the competitive nature of biathlon, with teams from various nations pushing their limits and striving for Olympic glory.