Darta Zunte is poised to make history as she competes in the Olympic women's skeleton events, marking her as the first Estonian to participate in this category. Her initial runs are scheduled to be broadcast live today at 5 PM on ETV2 and ERR's sports portal, with commentary provided by Emma Triin Seer and Marek Seer. This event highlights a significant milestone for Estonian sports, showcasing talent on an international platform.

Zunte will be competing against 25 athletes, with her starting number assigned as 23. She has participated in several training sessions leading up to the competition, achieving rankings of 19th and 20th in various attempts, indicating a mix of performance consistency. Although her best training time was clocked at 59.03 seconds, she faces challenges, including a gap of 1.93 seconds from the lead athlete during training, which she will need to overcome in the competition.

The first two runs of the competition are scheduled for Friday, February 13, followed by two additional runs on Saturday, after which the medal winners will be determined. This competition is not just critical for Zunte personally, but also serves as an inspiring moment for Estonian athletics, as it underscores the nation's growing representation in winter sports.