Biathlon Sprint at 2026 Olympics: Ukraine's Top Finisher is Yuliia Dzhima.

2026 Olympic Games: Women's Biathlon Sprint Results

According to Novyny.live: The women's 7.5km biathlon sprint concluded at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Antholz, Italy. Yuliia Dzhima was the top Ukrainian finisher, placing 24th overall and finishing 1:34.6 behind the gold medalist. Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting, making it one of the Games' most demanding events.

Other Ukrainian athletes competing in the race included:

• Oleksandra Merkushyna - 42nd place, +2:11.0 behind
• Khrystyna Dmytrenko - 54th place, +2:23.8 behind
• Olena Horodna - 76th place, +3:30.5 behind

The race was won by Norway's Maren Kirkeeide with a time of 20:40.8. Océane Michelon of France took the silver medal (+3.8), while another French athlete, Lou Jeanmonnot, secured bronze (+23.7). Dzhima, Merkushyna, and Dmytrenko all qualified for the upcoming pursuit race based on their sprint results.

Outlook for the Ukrainian Biathlon Team

While no Ukrainian athlete reached the podium in this sprint event, the performances indicate progress for the team. Yuliia Dzhima, as the top Ukrainian finisher, now has an opportunity to improve her standing in the next stage of competition. These results underscore the determination of Ukraine's athletes to compete at the highest level on the Olympic stage.