Darta Zunte of Estonia, competing in her first Olympics, is set to participate in the third run of women's skeleton from the 23rd position after two strong starts but failing to break into the top 20.
Darta Zunte is making Olympic history as Estonia's first-ever female skeleton competitor at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Heading into the critical third race of the women's skeleton event, she is currently ranked 23rd following her runs, with a combined time of 1.57.79, which places her 3.31 seconds behind the leader. Despite a strong start, Zunte did not manage to place within the top 20, highlighting the competitive nature of this Olympic event.
The current frontrunner is Janine Flock from Austria, who is seeking her first Olympic medal with a time of 1.54.48. Notably, the German trio follows closely behind Flock in the rankings, with Susanne Kreher in second, Jacqueline Pfeifer in third, and defending Olympic champion Hannah Neise in fourth. This competitive landscape emphasizes the high stakes of this Olympic event, making Zunte’s journey particularly remarkable as she breaks ground for Estonia in winter sports.
The live coverage of Zunte's third run will be available at 19:00 from ETV2 and ERR's sports portal, which showcases Estonia’s participation in international sports. This moment not only represents Zunte's personal challenge but also symbolizes a significant milestone for Estonian sports, addressing the country's growing involvement in winter athletics and inspiring future athletes.
