Fillon Maillet is set to defend his Olympic title at the biathlon event during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with several Estonian athletes also participating in the competitions.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is underway, featuring important biathlon events over the weekend, including the men's and women's pursuit races. Among the competitors, two Estonian athletes, Rene Zahkna and Kristo Siimer, will take part in the men's race, with coverage provided by ETV and ERR's sports portal starting at 12:10 PM local time. Commentators Tarmo Tiisler and Karel Kulbin along with reporter Ivar Lepik will provide insights into the races.
Rene Zahkna will start with the bib number 44, beginning his pursuit 2 minutes and 34 seconds behind the race leader, while Kristo Siimer will start as the 53rd competitor, trailing Zahkna by an additional 16 seconds. Their performances in the sprint event have earned them a chance to compete in this pivotal pursuit race, showcasing their skills on the international stage and reflecting Estonia's growing presence in winter sports.
Quentin Fillon Maillet, the French athlete who secured gold in the sprint at the last Olympics in Beijing, is looking to defend his title during these games. He will start 14 seconds ahead of his Norwegian competitors, including Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, who follows him after 2 seconds, and Emilien Jacquelin and Sturla Holm Lägreid shortly after. The current leader in the pursuit standings after five events this season is Eric Perrot from France, adding to the competitive atmosphere of this event at the Winter Olympics.
