Estonian biathlete Susan Külm achieved a significant milestone by finishing in the top ten during the sprint event at the home stage in Otepää. This marked her first time breaking into the top ten in her career, showcasing her potential on the international stage. She will be competing in the women's 10 km pursuit race on Saturday, and all eyes will be on her performance as she races against other top competitors, including Julia Simon, the sprint event winner who Külm finished behind by over a minute.

In her recent sprint, Külm performed exceptionally well, hitting clean targets at both shooting ranges, enhancing her chances moving forward in the pursuit. Notably, she is the only Estonian woman who qualified for the pursuit, highlighting her achievement amidst tough competition where her compatriots could not advance. With her recent success, Külm aims to leverage the support of her home audience to further improve her standings in the upcoming race.

The pursuit race will see Külm starting just behind successful athletes, including Lisa Vittozzi and Julia Simon, and her performance will depend on maintaining her earlier pace and accuracy under pressure. Coverage of the race will be provided live by ETV and ERR sports portal, indicating significant local interest in her performance and the potential for Külm to secure a second consecutive top ten finish.