Estonian biathletes Jakob Kulbin and Mark-Markos Kehva will make their Olympic debut in the men's 20 km standard distance event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, following a challenging start for the team.
The men's 20 km standard distance race is set to take place in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, marking an important event for Estonian biathletes Jakob Kulbin and Mark-Markos Kehva, who are making their Olympic debut. The Estonian team will have four athletes competing after a disappointing performance in the mixed relay, where they finished in 15th place despite strong shooting performances.
Jakob Kulbin, wearing the bib number 14, and Mark-Markos Kehva, with bib number 39, are expected to improve upon their teammates' previous outcomes in the first individual event of the Olympics. The Estonian athletes, including Kristo Siimer and Rene Zahkna, aim to enhance their skiing speeds in the hopes of securing a better position in this highly competitive race.
This Olympic debut for Kulbin and Kehva comes against the backdrop of a challenging season thus far, where competitive racing events have been limited. The race will be broadcast live on ETV and ERR's sports portal, indicating the interest and support for the athletes from their home nation as they take on this significant Olympic challenge.
