Oskars Melbārdis
Latvian bobsledder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oskars Melbārdis (born 16 February 1988) is a former Latvian bobsledder who has competed since 2006.[1] He is the most successful bobsledder in the history of his country, having won one gold and two bronze Olympic medals. He also earned the first-ever gold medal for Latvia at World Championships in Igls, preceded by one silver and two bronze medals in 2009–2015.
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Nationality | Latvian |
Born | (1988-02-16) 16 February 1988 (age 36)[1] Valmiera, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union (now Valmiera, Latvia)[2] |
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] |
Sport | |
Country | Latvia |
Sport | Bobsleigh |
Team | Latvian National Team |
Turned pro | 2006 |
Coached by | Sandis Prūsis[1] |
Retired | 2021 |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | (2014) |
World finals | (2016) |
Highest world ranking | 1st (2015) |
Medal record |
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