Latvia's biathlon team, starting in 17th place, saw strong performances from Esther Volfa and others as they aimed for a top finish in the relay at the Milan-Cortina Games.
The Latvian biathlon team participated in the relay races at the Milan-Cortina Games, starting with the number 17 bib. Esther Volfa, who has made a name for herself as a top athlete in these games, performed remarkably in the first leg before passing the baton to team leader Baiba Bendika. Sanita BuliΕa and Annija Keita Sabule are set to complete the final legs, marking an emotional end to their Olympic journeys. Volfa approached the shooting range in 18th position and narrowly improved to 12th after her rounds.
During her performance, Volfa initially struggled at the standing shooting stage, making mistakes on her second and third shots but corrected these afterward with two spare rounds. She returned to the course in 11th position and 27.4 seconds behind the Bulgarian leader. Meanwhile, French athlete Kamilya BenΓ© dropped to 16th position due to a penalty lap for her mistakes, illustrating the high stakes and pressure of the event.
Volfa finished her last lap impressively, moving up to the sixth position, showcasing Latvia's competitive spirit in the biathlon. Linna Gestbloma took the lead for Sweden, marking an exciting race where every second counted. This relay round serves as a highlight of the athletes' careers and an important moment in Latvia's Olympic history.
