Latvian athletes Jēkabs Kalenda and Patrīcija Eiduka are set to compete in bobsleigh and cross-country skiing events on the final day of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
On the final day of the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games, Latvian bobsleigh pilot Jēkabs Kalenda's four-man crew will participate in their last two runs, while cross-country skier Patrīcija Eiduka will compete in the 50-kilometer classical race. The bobsleigh events in Cortina d'Ampezzo will take place at 11 AM and 1 PM Latvian time. Kalenda, along with his pushers Lauri Kaufman, Mairis Kļava, and Matīss Miknis, currently sits in 11th place after two runs.
Simultaneously, at 1 PM in Val di Fiemme, Eiduka will start her race, having previously completed this distance in the World Cup twice and achieving a higher position in freestyle than in classical (9th and 29th respectively). Ahead of the closing ceremony scheduled for 9:30 PM, the climax of the Olympic Games will occur at 3:10 PM with the men's hockey tournament final featuring Canada versus the USA. Earlier in the day, finals in women's freestyle skiing and curling will take place.
This final day highlights Latvian participation in the Olympics, showcasing the determination and efforts of athletes like Kalenda and Eiduka. The outcomes of their events could impact their standings in future competitions and contribute to their national pride, especially in the context of a strong finish in a global sporting event such as the Olympics.
