Estonian skier Tormis Laine has taken to the slopes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, participating in the highly competitive alpine skiing events. Laine is set to begin his second run as the competition unfolds with live coverage from ERR and ETV2, featuring commentators Juhan Kilumets and Laur Mägi, with Debora Saarnak reporting from the scene.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, a skier who recently announced the end of his professional career but will compete under the Brazilian flag, made a remarkable debut as he topped the leaderboard with an impressive time of 1:13.92. Braathen's performance outshone seasoned competitors, including Swiss skier Marco Odermatt, who has won the small crystal globe in the World Cup series four times. Braathen's time is significantly ahead of Odermatt, who finished almost a second behind, highlighting the Brazilian's potential and skill on the slopes.

As the competition continues, the local audience and fans from Estonia and Brazil will be watching closely to see if Laine can improve on his ranking while also celebrating Braathen's exceptional performance. The event not only emphasizes the talent of these athletes but also showcases the importance of international competition in alpine skiing. With both skiers representing their respective countries, the significance of the Winter Olympics is underscored, connecting nations through sports and competition.