Feb 19 • 07:02 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

TODAY LIVE | Ilves and Teder Begin Team Competition at the Ski Jumping Hill

Today, Kristjan Ilves and Ruubert Teder represent Estonia in the team competition at the ski jumping event during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

This article announces the live coverage of the team competition in ski jumping at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring Estonian athletes Kristjan Ilves and Ruubert Teder. The competition will be aired on ETV2 and ERR's sports portal starting at 10:55 AM, with commentary provided by Kristjan Kalkun and Kaarel Nurmsalu, and reports from Johannes Vedru. This event represents an important moment for the athletes and Estonian sports fans alike.

The article highlights the changes in the team competition format since the Nagano Games in 1998, where four athletes would compete per team, compared to the current format which allows only two per team during these games. Kristjan Ilves, who placed sixth in the normal hill competition, and 16-year-old Ruubert Teder, making his Olympic debut, are representing Estonia. Teder had previously finished 34th on the normal hill, indicating the challenges he faces in the competition.

With a total of 14 pairs set to compete, the article provides insight into the level of competition, including notable competitors like Norway's Jens Luraas Oftebro and Andreas Skoglund, and Austria's Stefan Rettenegger and Johannes Lamparter. This event not only showcases the talent of Ilves and Teder but also brings attention to the evolving nature of Olympic team events and the representation of upcoming young athletes in international competitions.

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