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2026 Winter Olympics: Biathlon and Alpine Skiing Updates
Published: 2026/02/08 03:27:03
Alpine Skiing – Men’s Super-G
The Men’s Super-G alpine skiing competition is heating up at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo. Aparjods and gints Bērziņš are set to complete their final two runs today, Febuary 8th, at 18:00 and 19:30 local time, respectively. After the first two runs, Aparjods currently sits in fourth place, while Bērziņš is tenth.
Germany’s Max Langenhans leads the competition, with a mere 0.162-second advantage over Austria’s Jonas Miller.Italy’s Dominik Fischnaller is close behind, trailing Langenhans by 0.298 seconds. Aparjods is just 0.21 seconds off the podium in third place. FIS Ski provides detailed results and schedules.
Biathlon Events
Men’s 20km skiathlon
Vīgants Valdifjemme will compete in the 20-kilometer skiathlon at 13:30 local time. The skiathlon combines classic and freestyle skiing techniques, testing athletes’ versatility and endurance. The International Biathlon Union (IBU) offers comprehensive details on the skiathlon format and athlete profiles.
Mixed Relay
the Latvian biathlon team – consisting of Andrejs Rastorgujevs, Renārs Birkentāls, Baiba Bendika, and Estere Volfa – will participate in the 4×6 kilometer mixed relay in Anterselva at 15:50 local time. The team will start with the 17th bib number among 21 competing nations. The mixed relay is a dynamic event, requiring strategic team composition and precise shooting.
Latvia’s Olympic Delegation
Latvia is represented by its largest-ever Olympic delegation at the 2026 Winter Games,with 68 athletes competing across nine different sports. This demonstrates the growing investment and success of Latvian winter sports programs. The official Olympics website provides details on all participating nations and athletes.
Broadcast Information
All Olympic competitions are being broadcast live on LTV7, Latvia’s national television channel. Viewers can also stream events online through the LTV platform. LTV’s official website provides the broadcast schedule and streaming links.
Key takeaways
- latvian athletes are performing strongly in both Alpine Skiing and Biathlon.
- Aparjods is a strong contender for a medal in the Men’s Super-G.
- The Latvian