Estonian figure skater Aleksandr Selevko performed in the men's singles short program at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, showcasing his skills with a solid quadruple toe loop and a nice triple axel. However, his performance took a hit when he fell on a triple lutz, leading to a significant loss of points. Despite the fall, Selevko managed to finish the program respectably, earning a total of 82.02 points after deductions, missing out on about eight additional points due to the mishap.

At 24 years old, this marks Selevko's second appearance at the Olympics, having previously placed 28th in the men's singles event at the Beijing Games. His competitive background includes a silver medal at the European Championships two years ago and a fifth-place finish at this year's European Championships. Selevko skated as the 19th competitor among 29 athletes in the event, placing second in the penultimate group.

The live broadcast of the event aired on ETV+, featuring commentary from Anu Säärits and Liina-Grete Lilender, with reporter Maarja Värv on the scene. Fans and viewers were eager to see how Selevko would perform against a strong field, especially after his previous accolades, making his short program a critical moment in his Olympic journey.