Martins DUKURS
LatviaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Skeleton |
Men | 7 |
Schedule
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| After Heat 1 | Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| After Heat 3 | Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| After Heat 5 | Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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| Yanqing National Sliding Centre |
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Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| Olympic Games | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| 2 | Men | 2014 | Sochi, RUS | 00:03:45.100 |
| 2 | Men | 2010 | Vancouver, CAN | 00:03:29.800 |
| 4 | Men | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR | 00:03:22.310 |
| 7 | Men | 2006 | Torino, ITA | 00:01:57.390 |
| World Championships | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| 1 | Men | 2019 | Whistler, BC, CAN | 3:28.11 |
| 1 | Men | 2017 | Koenigssee, GER | 3:23.48 |
| 1 | Men | 2016 | Innsbruck, AUT | 3:28.84 |
| 1 | Men | 2015 | Winterberg, GER | 3:43.23 |
| 1 | Men | 2012 | Lake Placid, NY, USA | 3:37.09 |
| 1 | Men | 2011 | Koenigssee, GER | 3:23.70 |
| 2 | Men | 2013 | St. Moritz, SUI | 4:32.38 |
| 4 | Men | 2020 | Altenberg, GER | 3:45.38 |
| 5 | Men | 2008 | Altenberg, GER | 3:56.20 |
| 6 | Men | 2007 | St. Moritz, SUI | 4:39.61 |
| 11 | Men | 2009 | Lake Placid, NY, USA | 2:47.68 |
| 16 | Men | 2021 | Altenberg, GER | 3:50.69 |
| 28 | Men | 2001 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 2:58.50 |
| World Cup Rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | Men |
| 2021/22 | 1 |
| 2020/21 | 1 |
| 2019/20 | 1 |
| 2018/19 | 3 |
| 2017/18 | 4 |
| 2016/17 | 1 |
| 2015/16 | 1 |
| 2014/15 | 1 |
| 2013/14 | 1 |
| 2012/13 | 1 |
| 2011/12 | 1 |
| 2010/11 | 1 |
| 2009/10 | 1 |
| 2008/09 | 6 |
| 2007/08 | 5 |
| 2006/07 | 12 |
| World Cup - Best Achievements | |
|---|---|
| Season | Men |
| 2021/22 | 3 x 1st, 2 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd |
| 2020/21 | 4 x 1st, 2 x 2nd, 1 x 11th |
| 2019/20 | 3 x 1st, 3 x 2nd, 1 x 4th |
| 2018/19 | 1 x 1st, 2 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd |
| Ten Best World Cup Performances in Current Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season | Location | Result |
| 1 | Men | 2021/22 | Altenberg, GER | 1:53.90 |
| 1 | Men | 2021/22 | St. Moritz, SUI | 2:14.39 |
| 1 | Men | 2021/22 | Winterberg, GER | 56.36 |
| 2 | Men | 2021/22 | Innsbruck, AUT | 1:45.14 |
| 2 | Men | 2021/22 | Sigulda, LAT | 1:41.42 |
| 3 | Men | 2021/22 | Altenberg, GER | 1:52.16 |
| 4 | Men | 2021/22 | Winterberg, GER | 1:51.70 |
| 11 | Men | 2021/22 | Innsbruck, AUT | 1:46.62 |
Superman.
Ice hockey, cars, and horses.
University of Latvia (Riga).
Father, Dainis Dukurs. Mother, Marina Dukure. Brother, Tomass Dukurs. Nephew, Darels Dukurs.
Latvian, English
National: Mareks Mezencevs (LAT), Mihails Arhipovs (LAT)
Personal: Dainis Dukurs (LAT)
Father Dainis Dukurs (Skeleton): Has coached the Latvian national skeleton team and has coached both of the brothers.
Brother Tomass Dukurs (Skeleton): Four-time Olympian and 2015 World Championships bronze medallist.
Nephew Darels Dukurs (Ice hockey): Is an ice hockey player in Latvia's junior national teams.
2001
Took up skeleton in 1998. (Info 2018)
Father got him involved in the sport. (Info 2018)
Win gold at the Olympic Winter Games.
In 2017, became the first skeleton slider to win a gold medal at three consecutive world championships, when he was victorious in Koenigssee, Germany.
First skeleton slider to win five gold medals at the world championships. (SportsDeskOnline, 26 Feb 2017; tvnet.lv, 26 Feb 2017)
His father. (Info 2018)
Athlete of the Year in Latvia (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019)
Order of the Three Stars in Latvia, given for meritorious service to the country.
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- Gold Medal Event
