Feb 13 • 16:26 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

Indriksons concludes Olympic debut with 18th place in scandal-tinged skeleton competitions

Latvian skeleton athlete Indriksons finished 18th in his Olympic debut, struggling to maintain his position in a competitive field.

Latvian skeleton athlete Indriksons made a notable appearance in his Olympic debut, starting strong with a 17th place after the first day of competitions. Consistently delivering solid performances, he recorded the 17th best time in the first two runs. However, although he improved to the 16th best time in his third run, his position remained unchanged, as he could not close the gap on the leaders, particularly the British athlete Matt Weston, who dominated the course.

In the fourth run, Indriksons fell to 18th place, clocking a time of 57.15 seconds, which cost him one position overall as he was overtaken by Austrian competitor Florian Auers. His total time lagged 5.17 seconds behind the leader, highlighting the competitive nature of the event. Despite the minor setback in his final run, his commitment and strong start demonstrated his potential in future competitions.

Overall, Indriksons' Olympic debut, although not yielding a top position, showcased his skills and potential as a skeleton athlete. The competition was surrounded by much media attention due to various scandals, adding further pressure on the participants, including Indriksons, as they competed on this prestigious global stage.

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