Feb 13 β€’ 16:26 UTC πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Latvia LSM

Indriksons maintains 17th place in Olympic skeleton competitions before final run

19-year-old skeleton racer Indriksons finishes his Olympic debut in 17th place after the third run of the competition.

19-year-old skeleton athlete Indriksons is concluding his Olympic debut with a current standing of 17th place in the skeleton events. After the first day of competition, he maintained this position despite the competition tightening during the second day. His performance in the third run marked his best with a time of 56.95 seconds, which was the 16th best time, though he still trailed the leader by 3.65 seconds.

The leading competitor remains British athlete Matt Weston, who has shown remarkable consistency and continues to hold a substantial lead. Following Weston are German competitors Axel Jung and Christoph Groter, who are just behind but still fall short of challenging Weston’s commanding lead. Indriksons' performance showcases a developing talent in the sport, competing on a challenging international stage.

The competition is part of the ongoing Winter Olympics taking place across various locations in Northern Italy until February 22. The excitement continues to build as athletes prepare for their final runs, with Indriksons among 24 competitors scheduled for the fourth run, debuting his skills in front of a global audience.

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