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Ukraine's 2026 Winter Olympics Performance: Figure Skating and Biathlon Results from February 10

Ukrainian athletes at Olympics-2026
Виступ України на зимових Олімпійських іграх 2026: успіхи у фігурному катанні та біатлоні 10 лютого Photo: Главком

Ukrainian Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics

According to Главком: On February 10, 2026, Ukrainian competitors participated in several events at the Winter Games, including figure skating and biathlon. The team's performances yielded a mix of results and notable individual achievements.

Event-by-Event Breakdown

In men's figure skating, 21-year-old Kyrylo Marsak placed 11th in the short program with a score of 86.89 points. His compatriot, 28-year-old Dmytro Dmytrenko, achieved a stronger position, finishing 8th after the short program. Both skaters demonstrated a high level of skill in their routines.

In biathlon, the outcomes for Ukrainian athletes varied:

  • Dmytro Pidruchnyi finished 18th in the individual race, matching his result from the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
  • Ihor Vitalii Mandzin crossed the line in 28th place.
  • Anton Dudchenko recorded one missed shot.
  • Taras Lesiuk had four misses, which impacted his final standing.

In other events, Ukrainian lugers Yulianna Tunytska and Olena Smaha were positioned within the top 20 after the first two runs, with Tunytska in 16th and Smaha in 18th. In the final women's singles luge standings, Tunytska finished 18th and Smaha 20th.

In short track speed skating, 21-year-old Yelyzaveta Sydorko set a national record with a time of 43.337 seconds in the 500-meter event, placing 25th. This achievement highlights the developing potential of Ukrainian athletes in this discipline.

In cross-country skiing, Ukrainian competitors did not advance to the finals. Their placements in the individual classic sprint qualifiers were:

  • Anastasiia Nikon - 59th
  • Dmytro Drahun - 60th
  • Sofiia Shkatula - 64th
  • Oleksandr Lisohor - 70th
  • Yelyzaveta Nopriienko - 81st
  • Daryna Myhal - 83rd

The Games continue, with the fifth competition day scheduled for February 11, 2026, offering Ukrainian athletes further opportunities to showcase their talents in other events. Ukraine's participation in these Olympics comes amid a period of significant national challenge, making their presence a powerful symbol of resilience.

The performances of Ukrainian athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics illustrate gradual progress and increasing competitiveness across various sports. While some competitors did not reach their desired outcomes, individual milestones like Sydorko's national record underscore the potential for future success. The Olympics remain a crucial platform for Ukrainian sport, as the team looks to build on these results in upcoming competitions.

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