Darta Zunte, representing Estonia, made history as the first skeleton athlete from her country to compete at the Winter Olympics, finishing with a time of 1:57.79. Over the course of her three runs, she recorded times of 58.88, 58.71, and 58.78, with her slowest run occurring on Saturday at 59.10 seconds, leading to her finishing outside the top 20. Despite her strong start in the earlier runs, Zunte struggled in the crucial moments of her final race, ultimately placing 23rd overall.

The overall winner of the event was Austrian athlete Janine Flock, who secured the gold medal with a combined time of 3:49.02. Zunte finished 6.45 seconds behind Flock, indicating a gap that highlights the competitive nature of the event. The placements were reflective of the intense competition, particularly from the German athletes who closely followed Flock in the rankings. This performance places Zunte in an admirable position as a competitor on the Olympic stage, contributing to her country’s representation in winter sports.

The implications of Zunte's participation extend beyond her individual performance; her debut serves as an inspiration for the development of winter sports in Estonia. As a trailblazer in skeleton, Zunte's presence at the Olympics encourages younger athletes in Estonia to pursue similar paths in sports traditionally dominated by other nations. Her experience and performance at the Olympics may catalyze further investment and interest in skeleton and winter sports in Estonia, contributing to a growing sporting culture.