LIVE TODAY | Three Estonian women will compete in the women's ski marathon
On the last day of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, three Estonian female skiers will compete in a 50 km classic distance race.
Today marks the final day of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, highlighted by the women's ski marathon where three Estonian athletes will take to the track. The competitors are Kaidy Kaasiku, starting at number 25, her sister Keidy at number 30, and Teesi Tuul at number 36. A total of 45 athletes are registered to participate in what is expected to be a thrilling race.
Competing against the Estonian women are several previous Olympic medalists, including Finland's Krista Pärmakoski, who won silver in the ski marathon at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, USA's Jessie Diggins, who earned silver four years ago in Beijing, and fellow Finn Kerttu Niskanen, who took home bronze in the same event. The competition is expected to be fierce as they face strong contenders, particularly Swedish athletes like Frida Karlsson, who recently claimed victory in both the freestyle and ski relay races, along with her compatriot Ebba Andersson.
The live broadcast of the event will begin at 10:50 AM, with commentary provided by Tarmo Tiisler and Vahur Leemets, and reporting by Johannes Vedru. This race represents not only the culmination of the Winter Olympics for Estonia but also an opportunity for these athletes to leave their mark on the international stage, creating a sense of national pride as they compete among the world’s best.