“It’s so crazy. I’m very happy about this.” Nedza-Kubiniec said.

Canada’s Shilo Rosseau, who won the gold medal in Saturday’s women’s 12.5K individual competition, took home the silver medal on Wednesday in a time of 24:41.2. Tereza Jandova, of the Czech Republic, was third in 25:01.3.

“I think about the medal because I had a very good performance and I know the shooting must be good,” Nedza-Kubiniec said.

Nedza-Kubiniec shot clean in the first shooting stage in the prone position but missed two shots standing up, which forced her to take a two-lap penalty. However, the penalty wasn’t enough to prevent her from winning gold.

Canada’s Shilo Rosseau skis a penalty lap during Wednesday’s women’s 7.5K sprint at Mount Van Hoevenberg. (Enterprise photo — Parker O’Brien)

Emma Stertz was the top U.S. athlete, placing 23rd in 26:48.7. Stertz was able to shoot clean in both shooting stages of the race, which helped her finished as the top American.

Paul Smith’s College student Dolcie Tanguay, of Fort Kent, Maine, finished in 33rd place in a time of 28:27.7.

“Today was pretty rough,” Tanguay said. “Shooting was OK. Skiing was just hard the whole time. I’d say similar to the first race or maybe better. It was hard for everyone.”

Tanguay shot 3-for-5 from the position and 2-for-5 from the standing. Tanguay said the weather made the race a little tough.

“I was feeling a little flat on the skis today,” Tanguay said. “But it’s a good experience. That’s why I’m here.”

The U.S. was rounded out by Cheresa Bouley (27:19.0) in 28th, Helen Wilson (28:38.3) in 34th, Ariana Woods (28:41.2) in 35th and Sarah Beaulieu (28:51.8) in 36th.

Women’s biathlon will continue today with the 10K pursuit at Mount Van Hoevenberg. The race will start at 3:25 p.m.