Feb 12 • 18:12 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

"It is hard to breathe when reaching higher than the podium." Latvia's luge team praises the spirit of unity

Latvia's women's luge doubles team, Marta Robežniece and Kitija Bogdanova, achieved a commendable fourth place at the Olympics, earning praise for their teamwork and progress throughout a challenging season.

In the most recent relay segment, Latvia's position was lifted to fourth place overall by the women's doubles team of Marta Robežniece and Kitija Bogdanova. Both teammates and coach Aparjods commended their performance, highlighting the team's collective effort while especially acknowledging Robežniece and Bogdanova's perseverance through a tough season. Their ability to improve with each run during the Olympic Games was particularly noteworthy.

Before the last few turns leading to the finish line, Latvia was trailing the United States by about a quarter of a second. However, they managed to surpass their competitors by mere fractions of a second at the finish. Aparjods expressed heartfelt gratitude to his teammates, especially mentioning Robežniece and Bogdanova for their significant contribution to the day's success, emphasizing the importance of every member's effort in achieving this result.

Robežniece shared her thoughts, stating that the Olympic Games hold a unique position compared to other competitions, often accompanied by less stress despite their importance. She reflected feelings of pride towards the entire team, emphasizing their unity and collective spirit that propelled them to their current standings, demonstrating resilience and determination even in the face of challenges during the season.

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