During the penultimate competition of the Otepää biathlon stage, Emilien Jacquelin and his teammate Camille Bened faced an unfortunate turn of events when Jacquelin's mistake resulted in disqualification. The biathlon relay was challenged by strong winds, causing many athletes significant difficulties. Jacquelin's aim suffered as he struggled with his shots, ultimately opting to use a spare round beyond the allowable number in the relay format.

Bened commented on the incident, expressing her concern as she noticed Jacquelin's decision to use a fourth spare round, which is against the rules. Following the race, Jacquelin apologized to Bened for his mistake. Despite his extra round, he still left two targets standing, which meant that his team's disqualification was inevitable after he completed the required penalty laps for missed shots.

This event highlights the intense pressure faced by athletes during high-stakes competitions and the critical importance of adhering to rules even in challenging conditions. The disqualification not only affected Jacquelin and Bened's standings but also serves as a lesson for other competitors about maintaining composure and meticulousness in their performance under stress.