Marten Liiv, an accomplished Estonian speed skater, is preparing for his third Olympic appearance at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, where he will compete in the 500-meter event. Liiv has had a challenging start to the Olympics, having placed 14th in the 1000 meters after struggling with centrifugal forces and speed during the race. Despite this setback, he remains optimistic and believes he is in good shape for his next event, stating he has sufficient speed to perform well in the 500 meters.

Two years ago, Liiv won a silver medal in the 500 meters at the European Championships, and he is looking to capitalize on that experience for Olympic success. His recent performance in the World Cup season has seen him make significant progress, where he finished 6th overall in the series for the 500 meters. This indicates a positive trajectory leading into the Olympics, suggesting that he has the potential to outperform expectations given his form and dedication to this event.

The live broadcast of his event on ETV2 and ERR’s sports portal will commence at 17:55, featuring commentary from noted personalities in Estonian sports media. As viewers tune in to support Liiv, the excitement builds around whether the shorter distance will indeed bring the success he aims for, marking a pivotal moment in his Olympic journey.