Today at 17:25, ETV2 and ERR's sports portal will present a live broadcast of the Women's 1500 meter speed skating competition from the Milano Cortina Olympics. This event is drawing significant attention, particularly due to several top competitors who are expected to compete fiercely. The commentary will be provided by sports commentators Helar Osila and Mart Markus.

The primary favorite to win is Japanese skater Miho Takagi, who has previously won bronze medals in the 500 and 1000 meters at the Olympic Games. The 31-year-old athlete has shown strong performances in the past, securing silver at the same distance in both the 2018 PyeongChang and 2022 Beijing Olympics. While she achieved the World Championships title in the 1500 meters two years ago, her performance last year saw her landing in fourth place. Notably, Dutch racer Joy Beune, who won gold last year, will not be competing in this event, which opens up the competition further.

Joining the race will also be Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong, who secured silver last year. Another strong contender is Femke Kok, a member of the Dutch team, who recently won the Olympics in the 500 meters and earned silver in the 1000 meters, having set Olympic records in both events. The absence of some top competitors increases the chances for others to shine, making today’s race quite unpredictable and thrilling for fans.