The Finnish women's biathlon relay team achieved a disappointing ninth place at the Kontiolahti World Cup, which is their worst performance in relay events this season. The team consisted of Inka Hämäläinen, Sonja Leinamo, Venla Lehtonen, and Suvi Minkkinen, who had to contend with challenging conditions at the shooting range. Hämäläinen, who had competed in the junior World Championships earlier that week, felt pressure but managed to perform reasonably well despite the hectic schedule, expressing her satisfaction with her skiing despite the circumstances.

A notable issue for the Finnish team was their struggles at the shooting range, where several missed shots forced them to use backup ammunition multiple times. However, none of the Finnish women incurred penalties by having to take extra penalty laps, which could have further affected their standing. Leinamo, one of the team members, was uncertain where her misses were landing and noted her surprising calmness during the event, stating there wasn’t any wind to complicate their shooting.

Overall, the results highlight the challenges faced by Finland’s women's biathlon team during this competitive season, particularly in terms of shooting accuracy under pressure. As the team reflects on this underwhelming performance, it calls for potential improvements in their training strategies and shooting techniques to enhance future results in upcoming competitions.