Live: Indriksons starts in the final runs of the Olympic skeleton competitions
19-year-old Indriksons is set to conclude his Olympic debut with the final two runs on Friday, currently holding 17th place.
19-year-old skeleton athlete Indriksons is participating in his first Olympic Games, with his final two runs occurring on Friday. Currently, he sits in 17th place after the initial two runs, falling behind the leader, Britain's Matt Weston, by 2.31 seconds. Indriksons' performance places him amidst strong competition, with German athletes Axel Jung and Christopher Groters closely trailing Weston.
As the event unfolds, Indriksons will be competing against 24 other athletes, and he has been assigned bib number 17 for his third run. This aspect of racing can significantly impact performance, as athletes strive for optimal speed and precision on the track. The final run is set to start at 22:05, promising an exciting conclusion to Indriksons' Olympic journey.
The Winter Olympics are taking place in a vast region of Northern Italy, with events being held across six venues including Milan, Antholz, Cortina, Bormio, Livigno, and Predazzo-Tesero until February 22. Latvia's athletes are competing across nine sports, highlighting the nation's participation and the significance of this event to Latvian sports culture. Indriksons' performance will not only impact his individual standings but also contribute to Latvia's overall representation at these Games.