Latvian athlete Marta Andžāne made her Olympic debut in the skeleton competition at the 2021 Winter Olympics held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where she finished in 17th place. The event saw Austrian Janine Flock take the gold medal after winning three out of four runs, finishing ahead of Germany's Susanne Kreher by 0.31 seconds. This marked Flock's first Olympic medal in her long career, showcasing her skill and experience against a backdrop of strong competition.

During the competition, Andžāne’s performance fluctuated across her runs. She started off with placements of 19th and 18th in the first two heats before improving to 18th in the third run. In a crucial final heat, Andžāne managed to elevate her position to 17th, just missing out on climbing higher as she finished 3.91 seconds behind the leader, Flock. Her final run positioned her only 0.02 seconds short of the 16th spot, highlighting the competitive nature of the races.

In addition to Andžāne’s efforts, another Latvian athlete, Darta Zunte, who was representing Estonia, did not fare as well, concluding the event in 23rd place after trailing 6.45 seconds behind the winner. The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will run until February 22, continuing to showcase athletes from around the world in various winter sports events.