Yiannos Kouyoumdjian finished 64th in the Giant Slalom at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Saturday, completing both demanding runs at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio with a combined time of 2:52.11.
According to the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC), "in a high-caliber competition featuring 81 athletes, only 69 skiers managed to complete both runs — a fact that underscores the exceptional difficulty of the course and the significance of the Cypriot champion's accomplishment."
The Committee added: "In his first run, Kouyoumdjian competed with focus and determination, clocking a time of 1:29.14 and laying the foundation for a strong overall performance."
"In the second and decisive run, under considerably more challenging weather conditions, he demonstrated competitive maturity and composure, enabling him to post a solid combined time and secure 64th place in the final standings," COC added.
In his first remarks following the race, Kouyoumdjian said: "It was a tough race. I achieved my goal of completing both runs. The second run was a bit slower, but we're all happy. Everything went well. Now we turn our focus to Monday's Slalom."
The Cyprus Olympic Committee said Saturday's performance represented "yet another milestone for Cypriot Alpine Skiing," reaffirming Kouyoumdjian's continued progression and consistent presence on the international stage in his second consecutive Olympic appearance, following the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
Kouyoumdjian's Olympic campaign continues on Monday, February 16, when he takes part in the Slalom.
The Cypriot delegation will also be represented in the Women's Slalom on Wednesday, February 18, through the participation of Andrea Loizidou, rounding out the Cyprus Olympic Committee's two-athlete involvement in the Alpine Skiing program.
Source: CNA