Latvia at the 1924 Winter Olympics

Latvia participated in the Olympic Winter Games in 1924 in Chamonix with a delegation of two athletes in two sports part. The Latvian NOK had reported two athletes to the Games, both took part in the competitions.

Balance: For the two Latvian athletes was only the Olympic idea ". Taking part is everything " The 32 -year-old speed skater Alberts Rumba convinced the experts, with places 10 to 16 the all-around even as he finished seventh. Better was to date no Latvian speed skater in international competitions. Roumba also took part in 1928 in St. Moritz. The second man on the team, Roberts " Reinis " Plūme (27 ), was launched in cross-country skiing, but did not finish both races. It remained his only Winter Games as an athlete. But wait a few years later to hear from him when he was 1933-1934 President of the NOC of Latvia.

Participants by sport

Skiing ( 1)

  • Roberts " Reinis " Plūme 18 km cross-country skiing ( dnf ), 50 km cross-country skiing ( dnf )

Speed ​​Skating ( 1)

  • Alberts Rumba 500 m ( No. 16 ), 1500 m ( 10th ), 5000 m ( No. 11 ), 10 000 m ( No. 11 ), multi- fight ( 7th place)
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