Latvian short tracker Krūzbergs achieved a notable fifth place finish in his latest competition, which he regarded as the best result of his career. After the race, he noted that while he was pleased with his performance, he felt that his minor knee injury, incurred just two days prior due to contact with a Chinese competitor, may have impacted his ability to perform at a higher level. His journey to the finals was particularly arduous, highlighted by his advancement to the quarterfinals through a controversial decision by judges, which saw two competitors disqualified, thereby allowing Krūzbergs to compete.

In the semifinals, Krūzbergs found a comfort level, managing to secure third place which qualified him for the finals. He recounted during the race that he faced challenges due to his knee injury, which forced him to take a more cautious approach in search of opportunities to overtake his rivals. Despite his efforts, he ended the final just a fraction of a second short of a medal, finishing a mere tenth of a second behind the podium places.

Looking forward, Krūzbergs expressed uncertainty about his continued participation in the Olympics due to the ongoing evaluation of his knee condition. He emphasized that he would focus on recovery and strategizing with his team moving forward, reflecting not only on his performance but also on the necessary adjustments needed to overcome his injury and compete effectively in upcoming events.