Jēkabs Kalenda
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 June 2002[1] |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Latvia |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
Event(s) | Two-man, Four-man |
| Turned pro | 2021[1] |
Jēkabs Kalenda (born 25 June 2002) is a Latvian bobsledder who competes in the IBSF World Cup. He was selected to represent Latvia at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2]
Career
Prior to bobsledding, Kalenda participated in sprint canoeing and was part of Latvia's national Junior and Under-23 teams.[3]
In 2021, Kalenda switched sports to bobsledding and made his first competitive start at Sigulda as part of the European Cup.[4] In 2022, Kalenda finished 4th in the under-23 two-man World Championships. The following year in 2023, he made his debut in the IBSF World Cup.[5] In the 2024 race at Sigulda, Kalenda finished fifth in the two-man event, which is to date his best race result.[1]
Kalenda was selected to represent Lativa in bobsleigh at the 2026 Winter Olympics in both the two-man and four-man competitions. In the two-man, he and brakeman Matīss Miknis finished eighth out of 26 starters.[6]
Bobsleigh results
All results are sourced from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).[1]
Olympic Games
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 8th | 10th |
World Championships
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 St. Moritz | 13th | DNF |
| 2024 Winterberg | DNF | DNF |
| 2025 Lake Placid | 11th | 15th |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Jekabs Kalenda". IBSF.org. International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Jekabs KALENDA". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Smaiļotājs Jēkabs Kalenda iekļauts Latvijas izlasē" [Rower Jēkabs Kalenda included in the Latvian national team]. ventasbalss.lv (in Latvian). Ventas Balss. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Vinterbergā bez bobsleja divniekiem, Siguldā starti jaunajai maiņai" [No bobsleigh duos in Vinterberg, new shift starts in Sigulda]. sportacentrs.com (in Latvian). 9 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "BMW IBSF World Cup kicks off the year 2023 in Winterberg". IBSF.org. International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ "Latvia's Olympic two-man bob finishes in eighth place". eng.lsm.lv. Latvijas sabiedriskais medijs. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.