Cross-Country Skiing: Mongolia's Performance at the Vancouver Olympics
Cross-country skiing is a demanding endurance sport that tests an athlete's strength and stamina over varied terrain. At the Vancouver Winter Olympics, Mongolia was represented by two dedicated athletes who brought previous Olympic experience to the snow, competing in the freestyle technique—a skiing style characterized by a skating motion to generate forward momentum.
Key Facts
- Mongolian Representation: Two athletes competed in cross-country skiing events.
- Event Date: Both primary races took place on 15 February.
- Experience: Both competitors had previously represented Mongolia at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- Disciplines: The athletes competed in the Men's 15 kilometre and Women's 10 kilometre freestyle events.
Men's 15 Kilometre Freestyle
Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene, aged 26 at the time of the Games, took on the Men's 15 kilometre freestyle. Having already competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics, Khash-Erdene entered the race with a foundation of international experience.
He completed the course with a final time of 42 minutes and 27 seconds. This performance placed him 87th out of the 96 competitors who finished the race, finishing nearly nine minutes behind the gold-medal winning time.
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Women's 10 Kilometre Freestyle
Representing the women's side was 24-year-old Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren. Like her teammate, Ochirsüren was a veteran of the 2006 Turin Olympics, providing a seasoned presence for the Mongolian team.
Competing on 15 February in the Women's 10 kilometre freestyle, she finished the race in 32 minutes and 56 seconds. She placed 73rd out of 77 classified competitors, finishing nearly eight minutes behind the gold medallist.
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Performance Summary
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the results for the Mongolian cross-country skiing team in Vancouver.
| Athlete | Event | Final Time | Deficit | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene | Men's 15 km freestyle | 42:27.4 | 8:51.1 | 87 |
| Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren | Women's 10 km freestyle | 32:56.1 | 7:57.7 | 74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Mongolian athletes competed in cross-country skiing at the Vancouver Olympics?
The athletes were Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene and Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren.
When were the cross-country skiing races held?
Both the Men's 15 km freestyle and the Women's 10 km freestyle races took place on 15 February.
Did the Mongolian skiers have prior Olympic experience?
Yes, both Khash-Erdene and Ochirsüren had previously represented Mongolia at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
What was Khürelbaataryn Khash-Erdene's final rank?
He finished in 87th position out of 96 competitors who completed the race.
What was Erdene-Ochiryn Ochirsüren's final rank?
She placed 73rd out of 77 classified competitors.