TODAY LIVE | How are the Estonian women doing in the standard distance?
The article covers the live broadcast of the women's 15 km standard distance event in biathlon at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring four Estonian athletes.
The article announces the live coverage of the women's 15 km standard distance event in biathlon at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which will be aired on ETV and ERR's sports portal at 3:10 PM. The commentary will be provided by Tarmo Tiisler and Karel Kulbin, with reporter Ivar Lepik on-site to give updates.
Four Estonian athletes will compete in this event, with Tuuli Tomingas starting first wearing bib number 17, followed by Regina Ermits (34), Susan KΓΌmal (66), and Johanna TalihΓ€rm (77). The article also mentions the performances of the athletes in previous races within the current World Cup season. This season included a short (12.5 km) and a long (15 km) standard distance race, showing the competitive landscape with top athletes from other countries.
The context surrounding the competition includes references to past Olympic performances, where notable athletes like Denise Herrmann from Germany and others received medals in previous Winter Games, hinting at the high level of competition in the biathlon. The Estonian athletes are looking to establish their presence in this thrilling winter sport as they compete on a global stage.