TODAY LIVE | Skeleton athlete Zunte shared 22nd place in the first race
Darta Zunte placed 22nd in her first race at the womenβs skeleton event during the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Darta Zunte, representing Estonia, participated in the women's skeleton race at the Milano Cortina Olympics, making her debut on this prestigious stage. In her first run, Zunte recorded a start time of 4.96 seconds, which placed her 14th among the 25 women competitors. Ultimately, she finished with a time of 58.88 seconds, sharing the 22nd position with South Korea's Sujung Hong. The race saw the fastest time achieved by Austrian Janine Flock, who completed her run in 57.22 seconds, leaving Zunte trailing by 1.66 seconds.
The broadcast of the second run is set to begin at 18:45 local time, with commentary provided by Emma Triin Seer and Marek Seer. The event showcases 25 female athletes competing in skeleton, with Zunte starting her second race in reverse order based on the results of the first race. The sport of skeleton, known for its thrilling and fast-paced nature, adds excitement to the Olympic Games, and Zunte's participation marks a significant moment for Estonian winter sports.
Zunte's performance is being closely followed as part of the Estonian representation at the Olympics, and her results contribute to the growing interest in winter sports within the country. With the final standings in this high-stakes competition determined by both skill and speed, local fans are eagerly anticipating her performance in the upcoming second heat, hoping for an improvement on her initial run.