Latvian biathlete Rihards Lozbers concluded the World Cup season with a 23rd place finish in the mass start event that took place in Norway. This was a significant achievement for him, as it marked his first participation in a mass start event at the World Cup level and also made him the youngest athlete to compete in this discipline's history at just 17 years old.

The competition saw Norwegian Johanne Kristine Ødegård Botn winning the event with an impressive time of 37 minutes and 15.6 seconds, followed closely by German Philipp Navrat at a mere 3.7 seconds behind. French competitor Éric Perrault took third place after losing time due to two penalty loops. Lozbers faced challenges during the race as he missed three targets during shooting, which cost him valuable seconds and ultimately resulted in his finish time being 2 minutes and 25.2 seconds slower than the winner.

Despite not placing in the top ranks, Lozbers showed potential by coming close to placing 18th, highlighting that with improved shooting accuracy, he could be more competitive in future events. His participation in this mass start not only showcases his talent at a young age but also indicates a promising future for Latvian biathlon on the world stage, particularly as he builds on this experience in the upcoming seasons.