LIVE | Will Külm and Tomingas improve their positions in the biathlon pursuit?
The article previews the women's biathlon pursuit race featuring Estonian athletes Susan Külm and Tuuli Tomingas at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting their starting positions and competitors.
The article provides a live preview of the women's biathlon pursuit scheduled for Sunday at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring Estonian athletes Susan Külm and Tuuli Tomingas. Külm, starting in 37th place, will begin the race two minutes and three seconds behind the leader, whereas Tomingas will start as the 57th competitor, entering the race 30 seconds after her fellow countrywoman. This race is part of a highly competitive event with international athletes, including Norway's Maren Kirkeeide and France's Oceane Michelon, who will also contend for the podium.
With Külm and Tomingas representing Estonia, the race not only serves as an opportunity for them to improve their standings but also showcases the growing presence of Estonian athletes in winter sports on an international stage. The live broadcast from ETV and ERR sports portal will feature commentary by Tarmo Tiisler and Karel Kulbin, adding to the excitement of the event for local viewers. The event is significant as it reflects Estonia's participation in the Winter Olympics, where the performances of Külm and Tomingas will be watched closely by fans at home.
Additionally, the article notes that this year’s World Cup circuit has seen Suvi Minkkinen displaying exceptional performances in pursuit events, though she has yet to secure a stage victory. The mention of Minkkinen suggests a competitive atmosphere amongst the Estonian athletes, making the outcome of the pursuit race especially anticipated, both for the athletes and their supporters in Estonia as they look to shine on this international platform.