TODAY LIVE | One medal set remains to be awarded in biathlon
The biathlon program of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics culminates with the women's 12.5 km mass start race, starting at 15:00.
The biathlon competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is coming to a close, with only one set of medals left to be awarded. The final event will feature a women's 12.5 km mass start race, and the broadcast by ETV and ERR's sports portal will begin at 15:00, featuring commentary by Tarmo Tiisler and Margus Ader, with Ivar Lepik as the reporter. This event highlights the competitive nature of the participants as they vie for Olympic honors.
Among the top competitors expected at the starting line from the first row are France's Julia Simon, Norway's Maren Kirkeeide, and Italy's Lisa Vittozzi. All three have previously won individual distances in these Olympics, with Kirkeeide also boasting a gold medal in the sprint and a silver in the pursuit. Their past performances set up a highly competitive race as they aim for the final Olympic medals available in biathlon.
The second row competitors include French athletes Lou Jeanmonnot and Oceane Michelon, along with Bulgaria's Lora Hristova. They will also contend against Finland's Suvi Minkkinen and Sweden's Anna Magnusson and Hanna. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the biathlon events, drawing attention from fans and highlighting the significance of this final competition.