Ukraine's Biathlon Team Places Eighth in 2026 Olympic Mixed Relay.

Ukrainian Biathletes Compete at the 2026 Winter Games

According to Novyny.live: At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Ukrainian biathlon team finished in eighth place in the mixed relay event. In this first biathlon race of the Games, the Ukrainian squad crossed the finish line 2 minutes and 36.6 seconds behind the gold medal winners. The mixed relay is a demanding event that tests both speed and precision under pressure.

Team captain Dmytro Pidruchnyi led off the relay for Ukraine. Vitalii Mandzyn took the second leg, followed by Olena Horodna on the third, and Oleksandra Merkushyna anchored the team on the final stage.

Mixed Relay Medal Standings

The French team won the Olympic gold medal with a time of 1:04:15.5 and 7 missed shots. Italy claimed the silver medal, finishing 25.8 seconds back with 5 misses, while Germany took bronze, 1 minute and 5.3 seconds behind the leaders with 3 misses. The Ukrainian team completed the race with a total of 8 missed targets.

While the Ukrainian biathletes did not reach the podium, their performance in the 2026 Olympic mixed relay marked a significant moment in their athletic careers. This event is a key indicator of a nation's overall depth in the sport.

The Ukrainian team's showing underscores their competitiveness on the world stage, despite the considerable challenges they face.

The 2026 Olympics provided an opportunity for these athletes to showcase their skill and determination, while also highlighting the importance of continued support for Ukrainian sport.