WATCH LIVE | How are Ilves and Teder doing on the big ski jump?
Estonian ski jumpers Kristjan Ilves and Ruubert Teder are competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with Ilves aiming to improve after a strong performance in the normal hill event.
Kristjan Ilves and Ruubert Teder, representing Estonia, are set to compete in the ski jumping event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The live broadcast of the competition will start at 10:55 AM local time, with commentators Kristjan Kalkun and Kaarel Nurmsalu providing insights. Ilves, who is participating in his fourth Olympics, recently achieved a personal best by finishing sixth in the normal hill event, despite facing tough competition from his rivals.
Although Ilves had a strong performance on the normal hill, the large hill poses new challenges for him. He expressed some concerns regarding his jumping technique, particularly with finding the right position to take off. Training results have been promising, with Ilves consistently placing in the top ten, but he acknowledges that the different hill configuration requires adjustments in his approach to launching correctly.
With the stakes high at the Olympics, both Ilves and Teder have the notoriety of competing on an international stage. Given Ilvesβ recent form and determination to improve on the larger hill, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how he will adapt and perform. The event not only represents an opportunity for personal achievement but also showcases the talent emerging from Estonia in the sport of ski jumping.