The recent Winter Olympics, held from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, saw approximately 3,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries compete for medals across 116 events in eight sports. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee has now reviewed the performance of its athletes during this global event.
Despite not securing any medals, the Ukrainian team demonstrated commendable competitiveness, finishing in the top ten eight times across various events. The standout achievement for Ukraine was a sixth-place finish in the mixed relay luge event, featuring athletes Yulianna Tunitska, Andrii Mandzii, Ihor Hoy, Nazarii Kochmar, Olena Stetskyi, and Oleksandra Mokh. This marked a significant accomplishment for the team, particularly in the context of Ukraine’s Olympic history.
Additionally, the duo of Olena Stetskyi and Oleksandra Mokh achieved seventh place in the women’s doubles luge event. In freestyle skiing, another sixth-place finish was secured by the team comprising Angelyna Brykina, Oleksandr Okipniuk, and Dmytro Kotovskyi. Individually, Oleksandr Okipniuk also excelled, finishing in tenth place in his event.
The biathlon events were equally competitive for the Ukrainian team. In the mixed relay, the quartet of Dmytro Pidruchnyi, Vitalii Mandzii, Olena Horodna, and Oleksandra Merkusheva finished eighth. The women’s relay team, which included Oleksandra Merkusheva, Yuliia Dzhima, Khrystyna Dmytrenko, and Daryna Chalyk, crossed the finish line in ninth place. Notably, Vitalii Mandzii’s performance in the mass start event, which featured the top 30 biathletes globally, saw him break into the top ten.
The Ukrainian Olympic Committee highlighted the actions of skeleton athlete Vladyslav Geraskevych, who, despite being disqualified due to a ‘memory helmet’ incident, became a symbol of resilience and unity for the Ukrainian team. His actions were characterized as a true testament to the unwavering spirit of the athletes.
In total, Ukraine sent 46 athletes to compete in 11 sports at the Winter Olympics, showcasing their dedication and skill on an international stage.
The Ukrainian Olympic Committee has reviewed the country's performance at the Winter Olympics, highlighting notable achievements despite not winning medals. The team secured multiple top-ten finishes, showcasing their competitiveness across various sports.
Source: Radio Svoboda