Latvia at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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Latvia
participated at the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
, with 58 athletes in 9 sports, which tied the biggest Latvian delegation to the Olympics ever.
At the Games, Haralds Silovs
became the first athlete in Olympic history to participate in both short track
(1500m) and long track
(5000m) speed skating, and the first to compete in two different disciplines on the same day.
Bobsledder Jānis Miņins
, who was among the favourites in four-man bobsleigh
, missed the Olympics, because of an appendix
surgery he went through, when he had already arrived in Canada
just days before the Olympic start. He participated also in several trainings for the four-man event, but after crashing twice, decided not to start.
Men
Women
Men
Women
Two-man
Four-man
Men
Women
Round-robin
All times are local (UTC-8
).
Standings
Men
Men
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
participated at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, with 58 athletes in 9 sports, which tied the biggest Latvian delegation to the Olympics ever.
At the Games, Haralds Silovs
Haralds Silovs
Haralds Silovs is a Latvian short track and long track speed skater who became the 2008 European champion in short track. During the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, he gained worldwide media attention after competing in the 1500m short track and 5000m long track speed skating events in...
became the first athlete in Olympic history to participate in both short track
Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics
The short track speed skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Pacific Coliseum 13–26 February 2010.China dominated the competition, sweeping the women's events - winning gold in the 500 m, 1,000 m 1,500 m and 3000 m relay...
(1500m) and long track
Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics
The speed skating competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Richmond Olympic Oval between 13 and 27 February 2010.- Notes :Haralds Silovs became the first athlete in Olympic history to participate in both short track and long track speed skating, and the first to compete in two...
(5000m) speed skating, and the first to compete in two different disciplines on the same day.
Bobsledder Jānis Miņins
Janis Minins
Jānis Miņins is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York, earning the country its first championship medal ever.In the 2004–05 season his best placing was a sixth place in the 4-man...
, who was among the favourites in four-man bobsleigh
Bobsleigh at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Four-man
The four-man bobsleigh competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, was held at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia, on 26–27 February. The German team of André Lange, René Hoppe, Kevin Kuske, and Martin Putze were the defending Olympic champion in this event...
, missed the Olympics, because of an appendix
Vermiform appendix
The appendix is a blind-ended tube connected to the cecum , from which it develops embryologically. The cecum is a pouchlike structure of the colon...
surgery he went through, when he had already arrived in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
just days before the Olympic start. He participated also in several trainings for the four-man event, but after crashing twice, decided not to start.
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andris Šics Andris Šics Andris Šics is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1998. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the men's doubles event at Vancouver in 2010 alongside his teammate, older brother Juris Šics.... & Juris Šics Juris Šics Juris Šics is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1998. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the men's doubles event at Vancouver in 2010 alongside his teammate, younger brother Andris Šics.... |
Luge Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics The luge competition events of the 2010 Winter Olympics were held between 13 and 17 February 2010 at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.- Medal table :- Events :Three luge events were held at the games:... |
Doubles Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Doubles The doubles luge event at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held on 17 February at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Twenty teams participated. Austrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger, the defending Olympic and European champions,. won the gold medal. The silver medal was... |
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| Martins Dukurs Martins Dukurs Martins Dukurs is a Latvian skeleton racer who has competed since 1998. He finished seventh in the men's skeleton event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and second at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver... |
Skeleton Skeleton at the 2010 Winter Olympics The skeleton competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Sliding Centre. The events were held between the 18 and 19 February 2010... |
Men's Skeleton at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's The men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada took place at the Whistler Sliding Centre on 18-19 February. Canada's Duff Gibson was the defending Olympic champion. Gibson retired after the 2006 Olympics... |
Alpine skiing
Men
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | |||
| Roberts Rode Roberts Rode Roberts Rode is an alpine skier from Latvia. He competed for Latvia at the 2010 Winter Olympics. His best finish was a 58th place in the downhill.-External links:... |
Downhill Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill The Men's Downhill competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia. The competition was scheduled for Saturday, February 13th, but was postponed due to rain and warm temperatures; the competition was held on Monday, February 15th.The vertical... |
2:03.36 | 58 | |
| Combined Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's combined The men's super combined competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia. The competition was scheduled for February 16, but was postponed due weather delays in preceding races; it was held five days later on February 21... |
- | DNF | ||
| Kristaps Zvejnieks Kristaps Zvejnieks Kristaps Zvejnieks is an alpine skier from Latvia. He competed for Latvia at the 2010 Winter Olympics. His best result was a 37th place in the slalom.-External links:... |
Giant slalom Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom The men's giant slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia. Originally scheduled for February 21st, it was rescheduled to February 23rd, due to delays of preceding alpine events.... |
2:58.62 | 62 | |
| Slalom Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's slalom The men's slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia, on February 27, 2010.... |
1:51.29 | 37 | ||
Women
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | |||
| Liene Fimbauere Liene Fimbauere Liene Fimbauere is an alpine skier from Latvia. She competed for Latvia at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Her best result was a 49th place in the slalom.-External links:... |
Giant slalom Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom The women's giant slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia, on February 24. Following the first run, the event was postponed due to heavy fog in the afternoon; the second run was held the next morning, February 25.Viktoria... |
2:46.93 | 51 | |
| Slalom Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's slalom The women's slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia on February 26, 2010.The race was held in challenging weather conditions of fog, snow, and warm temperatures... |
2:02.11 | 49 | ||
Biathlon
Men
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Misses | Rank | ||
| Ilmārs Bricis Ilmars Bricis Ilmārs Bricis is former Latvian biathlete, who has participated in six Winter Olympics from 1992 to 2010.He is married to three-time Olympian Anžela Brice... |
Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's sprint The men's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 14, 2010.- Results :- References :*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-13.*... |
25:41.3 | 2 (1+1) | 14 |
| Pursuit Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's pursuit The men's pursuit competition in biathlon at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 16, 2010... |
36:14.9 | 4 (0+0+2+2) | 32 | |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's individual The men's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010. Two silver medals were awarded for a second-place tie. No bronze medal was awarded.- Results :... |
56:33.9 | 6 (3+1+1+1) | 74 | |
| Kaspars Dumbris | Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's individual The men's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010. Two silver medals were awarded for a second-place tie. No bronze medal was awarded.- Results :... |
56:30.1 | 5 (2+0+2+1) | 73 |
| Kristaps Lībietis | Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's sprint The men's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 14, 2010.- Results :- References :*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-13.*... |
27:32.5 | 1 (1+0) | 64 |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's individual The men's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010. Two silver medals were awarded for a second-place tie. No bronze medal was awarded.- Results :... |
56:02.4 | 3 (2+0+1+0) | 70 | |
| Edgars Piksons Edgars Piksons Edgars Piksons is a Latvian biathlete who began competing in 1996. He represented Latvia at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. At Biathlon World Championships 2011 he got 8th place in sprint.- External links :*... |
Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's sprint The men's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 14, 2010.- Results :- References :*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-13.*... |
28:23.0 | 2 (1+1) | 78 |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's individual The men's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010. Two silver medals were awarded for a second-place tie. No bronze medal was awarded.- Results :... |
52:52.5 | 2 (1+1+0+0) | 37 | |
| Andrejs Rastorgujevs Andrejs Rastorgujevs Andrejs Rastorgujevs is a Latvian biathlete. He is considered as one of the most perspective Latvian biathletes.His debut in the Biathlon World Cup was a rather unsuccessful one... |
Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's sprint The men's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 14, 2010.- Results :- References :*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-13.*... |
27:05.3 | 3 (2+1) | 50 |
| Pursuit Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's pursuit The men's pursuit competition in biathlon at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 16, 2010... |
41:35.9 | 9 (2+2+3+2) | 58 | |
| Edgars Piksons Edgars Piksons Edgars Piksons is a Latvian biathlete who began competing in 1996. He represented Latvia at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. At Biathlon World Championships 2011 he got 8th place in sprint.- External links :*... Ilmārs Bricis Ilmars Bricis Ilmārs Bricis is former Latvian biathlete, who has participated in six Winter Olympics from 1992 to 2010.He is married to three-time Olympian Anžela Brice... Andrejs Rastorgujevs Andrejs Rastorgujevs Andrejs Rastorgujevs is a Latvian biathlete. He is considered as one of the most perspective Latvian biathletes.His debut in the Biathlon World Cup was a rather unsuccessful one... Kristaps Lībietis |
Relay Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's relay The men's relay competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 26, 2010.-Results:-External links:* , from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-25.... |
1:35:15.5 | 7+16 | 19 |
Women
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Misses | Rank | ||
| Līga Glāzere | Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's sprint The women's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 13, 2010. This competition started at 1:00 PM PST.- Results :- References :... |
22:47.7 | 1 (0+1) | 69 |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's individual The women's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010.- Results :-External links:*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-17.... |
50:20.3 | 5 (3+0+1+1) | 78 | |
| Žanna Juškāne | Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's sprint The women's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 13, 2010. This competition started at 1:00 PM PST.- Results :- References :... |
23:32.4 | 3 (1+2) | 79 |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's individual The women's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010.- Results :-External links:*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-17.... |
53:36.4 | 7 (3+1+1+2) | 84 | |
| Gerda Krūmiņa | Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's sprint The women's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 13, 2010. This competition started at 1:00 PM PST.- Results :- References :... |
22:09.3 | 1 (0+1) | 48 |
| Pursuit Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's pursuit The women's pursuit competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 16, 2010.Observers and participants reported that the race start was confused and disorganized. U.S... |
34:02.6 | 3 (0+0+2+1) | 57 | |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's individual The women's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010.- Results :-External links:*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-17.... |
48:00.1 | 4 (0+3+1+0) | 69 | |
| Madara Līduma Madara Līduma Madara Līduma is a World Cup level Latvian biathlete.Her career best achievement is the 10th place at the 2006 Torino Olympics 15 kilometre individual race.-World Cup totals:-External links:... |
Sprint Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's sprint The women's sprint competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 13, 2010. This competition started at 1:00 PM PST.- Results :- References :... |
22:23.8 | 4 (2+2) | 57 |
| Pursuit Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's pursuit The women's pursuit competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 16, 2010.Observers and participants reported that the race start was confused and disorganized. U.S... |
37:58.7 | 4 (0+2+1+1) | 38 | |
| Individual Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's individual The women's individual competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 18, 2010.- Results :-External links:*, from http://www.vancouver2010.com/; retrieved 2010-02-17.... |
47:30.2 | 6 (0+3+1+2) | 67 | |
| Žanna Juškāne Madara Līduma Madara Līduma Madara Līduma is a World Cup level Latvian biathlete.Her career best achievement is the 10th place at the 2006 Torino Olympics 15 kilometre individual race.-World Cup totals:-External links:... Līga Glāzere Gerda Krūmiņa |
Relay Biathlon at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's relay The women's relay competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia on February 23, 2010.. The format was four relays of 6 km, with two shoots for each, one lying and one standing.- Results :... |
1:18:56.2 | 4+12 | 19 |
Bobsleigh
Two-manBobsleigh at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Two-man
The two-man bobsleigh competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada was held at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia on 20–21 February. The German team of André Lange and Kevin Kuske were the defending Olympic champions in this event. Switzerland's team of Ivo...
| Sled | Athletes | Final | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Total | Rank | ||
| LAT I | Jānis Miņins Janis Minins Jānis Miņins is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York, earning the country its first championship medal ever.In the 2004–05 season his best placing was a sixth place in the 4-man... Daumants Dreiškens Daumants Dreiškens Daumants Dreiškens is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York,... |
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| LAT II | Edgars Maskalāns Edgars Maskalāns Edgars Maskalāns is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2006. His best World Cup finish was fifth in the four-man event at Altenberg, Germany in December 2008.... Raivis Broks Raivis Broks Raivis Broks is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2007. His best finish at the FIBT World Championships was 15th in the four-man event at Altenberg, Germany in 2008.... |
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Four-man
Bobsleigh at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Four-man
The four-man bobsleigh competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, was held at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia, on 26–27 February. The German team of André Lange, René Hoppe, Kevin Kuske, and Martin Putze were the defending Olympic champion in this event...
| Sled | Athletes | Final | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Total | Rank | ||
| LAT I | Jānis Miņins Janis Minins Jānis Miņins is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 1999. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York, earning the country its first championship medal ever.In the 2004–05 season his best placing was a sixth place in the 4-man... Daumants Dreiškens Daumants Dreiškens Daumants Dreiškens is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York,... Oskars Melbārdis Oskars Melbardis Oskars Melbārdis is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2006. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York.-Career highlights:World Championships:World Cup:... Intars Dambis Intars Dambis Intars Dambis is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2002. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York.-Career highlights:World Championships:... |
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| LAT II | Edgars Maskalāns Edgars Maskalāns Edgars Maskalāns is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2006. His best World Cup finish was fifth in the four-man event at Altenberg, Germany in December 2008.... Pāvels Tulubjevs Pāvels Tulubjevs Pāvels Tulubjevs is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2007.He finished 11th in the four-man event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-References:... Raivis Broks Raivis Broks Raivis Broks is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2007. His best finish at the FIBT World Championships was 15th in the four-man event at Altenberg, Germany in 2008.... Mihails Arhipovs Mihails Arhipovs Mihails Arhipovs is a Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of tenth in the four-man event at Vancouver in 2010.... |
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Cross-country skiing
Men
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | |||
| Jānis Paipals Janis Paipals Janis Paipals is a Latvian cross-country skier who has competed since 2006. At the 2010 Winter Olympics, he finished 62nd in the individual sprint, 72nd in the 15 km, and was lapped during the 15 km + 15 km double pursuit event.... |
15km freestyle Cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 15 kilometre freestyle The men's 15 kilometre freestyle cross-country skiing competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, was held on 15 February at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia, at 12:30 PST.... |
38:18.0 | 72 | |
| 30km pursuit Cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 30 kilometre pursuit The men's 15 kilometre + 15 kilometre double pursuit cross-country skiing competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, was held on 20 February at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia, at 13:30 PST.... |
LAP | 54 | ||
| Sprint Cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's sprint The Men's sprint cross-country skiing competition in the classical technique at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada was held on 17 February at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia.... |
4:04.48 | 62 | ||
Women
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | |||
| Anete Brice Anete Brice Anete Brice is a Latvian cross country skier who has competed since 2007. She finished 70th in the 10 km event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.... |
10km freestyle Cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's 10 kilometre freestyle The women's 10 kilometre freestyle cross-country skiing competition at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada was held on February 15 at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, British Columbia at 10:00 PST.... |
30:51.8 | 70 | |
Ice hockey
Men's tournament
RosterGroup play
Latvia played in Group B.Round-robin
All times are local (UTC-8
UTC-8
UTC−08:00 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of −08. This time is used in:-As standard time :*Canada**Northwest Territories***Tungsten and the associated Cantung Mine*Mexico...
).
Standings
Luge
| Athlete(s) | Event | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Inārs Kivlenieks Inars Kivlenieks Inārs Kivlenieks is a Latvian luger who has competed since 2005. His best Luge World Cup season finish was 20th in men's doubles in 2006-07.... |
Men's Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's singles The men's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics took place on 13–14 February 2010 at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Felix Loch was the two-time defending world champion and won the gold medal with the fastest time in each of the four runs... |
48.960 | 18 | 49.065 | 19 | 49.259 | 18 | 48.920 | 18 | 3:18.204 | 18 |
| Guntis Rēķis Guntis Rekis Guntis Rēķis is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1997. He won two bronze medals in the mixed team event at the FIL World Luge Championships, earning them in 2008 and 2009.... |
Men's Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's singles The men's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics took place on 13–14 February 2010 at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Felix Loch was the two-time defending world champion and won the gold medal with the fastest time in each of the four runs... |
49.275 | 25 | 49.625 | 27 | 49.476 | 26 | 49.071 | 26 | 3:17.447 | 26 |
| Mārtiņš Rubenis Martinš Rubenis Mārtiņš Rubenis is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1998. He won the bronze medal at the men's singles event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, becoming the first Latvian Mārtiņš Rubenis (born 26 September 1978 in Riga) is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1998. He won the bronze... |
Men's Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's singles The men's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics took place on 13–14 February 2010 at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Felix Loch was the two-time defending world champion and won the gold medal with the fastest time in each of the four runs... |
48.818 | 13 | 48.831 | 11 | 49.064 | 11 | 48.809 | 11 | 3:15.525 | 11 |
| Agnese Koklača Agnese Koklača Agnese Koklaca is a Latvian luger who has competed since 2006. Her best World Cup season finish was 41st twice, earning them in 2006-07 and 2008-09.She made her Olympic debut in 2010, when finished 24th in the women's singles event.... |
Women's Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's singles The women's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada took place on 15–16 February at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Sylke Otto is the two-time defending Olympic champion. Otto retired midway through the 2006-07 season in January 2007 to pregnancy... |
42.627 | 27 | 42.334 | 24 | 43.091 | 27 | 42.336 | 24 | 2:50.388 | 24 |
| Anna Orlova Anna Orlova Anna Orlova is a retired Latvian luger who competed at six Winter Olympics between 1992 and 2010. She won the silver medal in the mixed team event at the 2003 FIL World Luge Championships in Sigulda, Latvia and finished fourth in the women's singles event at those same championships.Orlova also... |
Women's Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's singles The women's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada took place on 15–16 February at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Sylke Otto is the two-time defending Olympic champion. Otto retired midway through the 2006-07 season in January 2007 to pregnancy... |
41.998 | 11 | 41.947 | 14 | 42.260 | 13 | 42.100 | 13 | 2:48.305 | 13 |
| Maija Tīruma Maija Tiruma Maija Tīruma is a Latvian luger who has competed since the 2000.She won two bronze medals in the mixed team relay event at the FIL World Luge Championships .... |
Women's Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Women's singles The women's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada took place on 15–16 February at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Sylke Otto is the two-time defending Olympic champion. Otto retired midway through the 2006-07 season in January 2007 to pregnancy... |
41.773 | 4 | 41.933 | 8 | 42.012 | 8 | 41.936 | 9 | 2:47.654 | 9 |
| Andris Šics Andris Šics Andris Šics is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1998. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the men's doubles event at Vancouver in 2010 alongside his teammate, older brother Juris Šics.... & Juris Šics Juris Šics Juris Šics is a Latvian luger who has competed since 1998. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won a silver medal in the men's doubles event at Vancouver in 2010 alongside his teammate, younger brother Andris Šics.... |
Doubles Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Doubles The doubles luge event at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held on 17 February at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Twenty teams participated. Austrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger, the defending Olympic and European champions,. won the gold medal. The silver medal was... |
41.420 | 2 | 41.549 | 2 | 1:22.969 | |||||
| Oskars Gudramovičs Oskars Gudramovičs Oskars Gudramovics is a Latvian luger who has competed since 2004. He finished 26th in men's doubles at the FIL World Luge Championships 2007 in Igls.... & Pēteris Kalniņš Pēteris Kalniņš Pēteris Kalniņš is a Latvian luger who has competed since 2004. He finished 26th in men's doubles at the FIL World Luge Championships 2007 in Igls.... |
Doubles Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Doubles The doubles luge event at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held on 17 February at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Twenty teams participated. Austrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger, the defending Olympic and European champions,. won the gold medal. The silver medal was... |
41.982 | 12 | 42.013 | 12 | 1:23.995 | 12 | ||||
Short track speed skating
Men
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| Haralds Silovs Haralds Silovs Haralds Silovs is a Latvian short track and long track speed skater who became the 2008 European champion in short track. During the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, he gained worldwide media attention after competing in the 1500m short track and 5000m long track speed skating events in... |
500 m Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres The men's 500 metres in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held 24–26 February 2010 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.... |
41.673 | 2 Q | 41.837 | 3 | - | - | 12 | |
| 1000 m Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 1000 metres The men's 1000 metres in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics began on February 17. The final was held on February 20, at the Pacific Coliseum.-Heats:-Quarterfinals:-Semifinals:-Final B :... |
1:25.951 | 2 Q | 1:50.292 | 4 | - | - | 14 | ||
| 1500 m Short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres in short track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics took place February 13 at the Pacific Coliseum. Heats took place at 5:00 PM PST, while the semifinals took place at 6:18 PM PST and the final event one hour later at 7:18 PM PST.-Preview:Going into the competition,... |
- | - | 2:14.900 | 2 Q | 2:14.009 | 4 QB | 2:19.435 | 10 | |
Skeleton
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| Martins Dukurs Martins Dukurs Martins Dukurs is a Latvian skeleton racer who has competed since 1998. He finished seventh in the men's skeleton event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and second at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver... |
Men's Skeleton at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's The men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada took place at the Whistler Sliding Centre on 18-19 February. Canada's Duff Gibson was the defending Olympic champion. Gibson retired after the 2006 Olympics... |
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| Tomass Dukurs Tomass Dukurs Tomass Dukurs is a Latvian skeleton racer who has competed since 1998. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of fourth in the men's skeleton event at Vancouver in 2010.... |
Men's Skeleton at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's The men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada took place at the Whistler Sliding Centre on 18-19 February. Canada's Duff Gibson was the defending Olympic champion. Gibson retired after the 2006 Olympics... |
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Speed skating
Men
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| Haralds Silovs Haralds Silovs Haralds Silovs is a Latvian short track and long track speed skater who became the 2008 European champion in short track. During the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, he gained worldwide media attention after competing in the 1500m short track and 5000m long track speed skating events in... |
5000 m Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres speed skating competition of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver was held at the Richmond Olympic Oval on February 13, 2010.-Records:Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows.... |
6:35.69 | 20 |