Mar 15 • 07:14 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Switzerland and the USA reach the podium, Estonia finishes the home stage in 11th place

Switzerland and the USA reached the podium at the biathlon World Cup stage in Otepää, with Estonia finishing 11th.

The biathlon World Cup stage in Otepää concluded with a mixed relay race where Sweden emerged victorious, surprising both Switzerland and the USA, who secured podium places. Estonia's team, comprising Rene Zahkna, Kristo Siimer, Regina Ermits, and Susan Külm, ultimately finished in 11th place, a position that reflects both the team's challenges and the tough conditions they faced during the competition.

Rene Zahkna, who started for Estonia, had a solid opening leg by completing the first shooting round without penalties; however, he had to take a penalty lap after the standing round, which adversely affected Estonia's standings, pushing them down to 15th. Kristo Siimer followed suit with an impressive shooting performance in the prone position but also faced harsh weather conditions, which complicated his run, resulting in a drop to sixth place by the second leg.

Regina Ermits faced her own setbacks, needing a penalty lap after her prone shooting segment, which dropped Estonia to 10th place. Anchor leg skier Susan Külm began in 11th but also struggled with the conditions and had to utilize a spare round, ultimately leading to a team finish in 11th. The team's performance illustrates the difficulties they encountered during this home event and the competitive nature of the World Cup activities.

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