Wed, 25 Jan 2012, Winter sports roundup…
Posted under Baltic News Moritz to blitz the field, leaving almost two seconds between himself and second-place getter Ben Sandford of New Zealand.
Narrowly missing out on a place on the podium was older brother Tomass, who came home fourth, equal with Germany’s Frank Rommel. Matthew Atoine of the USA claimed the bronze medal.
Martins now heads the World Cup standings with 1,301 points, 106 clear of Rommel in second place. Tomass currently sits third with 1,148 points.
In the women’s race Latvia’s sole entrant, Lelde Priedulena, finished 23rd.
FIBT Bobsled World Cup, Round 6, St Moritz, Switzerland
In the 2-man bobsled Oskars Melbardis …
