Estonian biathlete Susan Külm secured a remarkable 10th place in the women's sprint at the World Cup stage held in Otepää, marking her best performance to date. This achievement is significant for Külm as she previously recorded a 12th place finish in the Ruhpolding distance event last season. Her performance included successfully completing both shooting rounds without penalties and finishing only one minute and nine seconds behind the winning French competitor, Julia Simon.

In reflecting on her race performance, Külm indicated that while she did not analyze her times in depth yet, she recognized that there were areas for improvement, particularly in shooting speed and overall skiing pace. She expressed confidence in her strategies, noting that this loss was within the parameters she planned for her performance this winter. Külm is optimistic about her potential growth in the sport, emphasizing the thrill of competition in biathlon and the anticipation of seeing the podium as a target.

The local support for Külm was palpable, with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd, as she recounted that many spectators called out her name during the race and offered their congratulations after her finish. This kind of support can be a significant motivator for athletes, and for Külm, it symbolizes the community's investment in her journey as an emerging star in biathlon.