In the concluding mass start event at the Milan and Cortina Olympics, Latvian biathletes Baiba Bendika and Estere Volfa finished in 22nd and 23rd places, respectively, struggling with their shooting accuracy which ultimately impacted their performance. The race was won by Oceana Michelon, who managed to take home the gold medal despite having completed two penalty loops, with a finishing time of 37 minutes and 18.1 seconds. Close behind was her compatriot, Gilly Simon, finishing just 6.6 seconds later, also earning one penalty loop during the race.

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborņikova celebrated her first Olympic medal after a strong performance in shooting, committing only one error. She was leading the race after the final shooting but lost her advantage in the last kilometer, eventually finishing seven seconds behind Michelon. Bendika's performance, taking 39 minutes and 49.8 seconds, saw her lagging significantly behind the leaders, as she recorded three missed shots in her first shooting and added more penalty loops in subsequent rounds, while Volfa started strong but faltered with two penalty loops in her standing shots, making it difficult for her to contend for a medal.

Despite their challenges, the participation of both Bendika and Volfa at the Olympics offers significant exposure for Latvian biathlon on the international stage. Their efforts, while not yielding medals, highlight the competitive nature of the Olympics and the strength of the field. Future opportunities for improvement are abound as they analysis their performance and adjust their strategies ahead of upcoming competitions.