Earlier, 35-year-old Wierer announced that she would retire after the end of the 2025/26 season. "I’m not sad about leaving — on the contrary, I’m looking forward to the moment when I can live peacefully. In this last season, my goal is to enjoy the moment without thinking too much about the results. I’ve decided to let these Games surprise me. Even if I don’t win a medal, I don’t think it will change my attitude towards my career," Wierer said, as quoted by Fondo Italia.