Today at 17.25, ETV2 and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live the men's 1500 meter speed skating competition. Commentators Helar Osila and Mart Markus will provide coverage as 30 athletes compete in pairs. Estonia's Marten Liiv will take to the ice in the second pair alongside Swiss skater Livio Wenger.

For 29-year-old Liiv, this marks his third Olympic start at the Milano Cortina Games. Previously, he placed 14th in the 1000 meter event and 18th in the 500 meters. His participation in the 1500 meters comes with a competitive field, where American Jordan Stolz, who has already won gold medals in the 500 and 1000 meters at these Games, is considered the favorite. Stolz's pair partner is Peder Kongshaug, the Norwegian Olympic team winner from the last Games.

This event is significant not only for the competitors, but also for fans who will be watching live as the outcomes could impact the medal tally and enhance the profiles of athletes like Liiv on a global platform. The excitement surrounding speed skating and the participation of athletes from various countries add to the competitive spirit of the Olympics, making it a noteworthy event in the sports calendar.