At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the gold medals in the women's cross-country skiing sprint relay were awarded to Sweden and Norway, with the Estonian team of Mariel Merlii Pulles and Keidy Kaasiku finishing in 12th place. They advanced from the morning heats with the 13th fastest time but were significantly behind the medalists, trailing the Swedish duo by over 31 seconds. In their performance, Pulles and Kaasiku expressed that they aimed to conserve energy for the final climb, indicating a strategy to optimize their performance. After completing their heats, Kaasiku commented on the average performance and set expectations for improving upon their previous World Championship finish. This reflects a competitive spirit and desire to progress in international skiing. During the final, the Swedish team displayed exceptional skill, leading the race for most of the distance and ultimately securing the gold. Switzerland took the silver by finishing just ahead of Germany, showcasing the competitive nature of the event and highlighting the challenges faced by the Estonian team. The result indicates the depth of talent in cross-country skiing among the leading nations and the hurdles that emerging teams like Estonia encounter in international competitions.