Marten Liiv, representing Estonia, concluded his participation in his third Olympic Games by finishing 27th in the 1500 meter race, marking an end to his Olympic journey. After clocking a time of 1:47.76 and surpassing three competitors, Liiv expressed contentment with his performance, describing it as a less significant race for him. He stated, 'I was glad to compete here. I exhausted myself and the technical execution was completely fine,' highlighting his readiness for the upcoming challenges.

In the lead-up to the World Sprint Championships in two weeks, Liiv has shifted his training focus to more intense workouts. He regarded the 1500 meters event as a valuable training opportunity, which enabled him to push himself physically. With the upcoming championships in view, he acknowledged that this week marked the beginning of tougher training regimens, indicating a shift in his preparation strategy.

Liiv also reflected on his previous Olympic experiences, suggesting there is room for improvement based on analyses with his coach. He indicated that a potential factor in his performance could have been the excessive reduction of training load prior to the games. Emphasizing the need for balance in training and recovery, Liiv seems determined to learn from past experiences and adapt his approach as he looks forward to future competitions.