Kendija Aparjode

Kendija Aparjode (born 24 December 1996) is a Latvian luger, who competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she finished 22nd in the women's singles.

Kendija Aparjode
Aparjode in 2017
Personal information
NationalityLatvian
Born (1996-12-24) 24 December 1996
Sigulda, Latvia
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountryLatvia
SportLuge
Event(s)Singles
Coached byKaspars Dumpis[1]
Medal record
Women's luge
Representing  Latvia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2020 SochiTeam relay
Bronze medal – third place2021 KönigsseeTeam relay
Bronze medal – third place2023 OberhofTeam relay
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2018 SiguldaTeam relay
European Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2015 OberhofTeam relay

She started competing in the sport at the age of 13 and was part of the Latvian team that took the silver medal in the team relay at the 2015 European Junior Championships in Oberhof, Germany. She is the daughter of luger Aiva Aparjode and the sister of luger Kristers Aparjods.[1]

References

  1. "Athlete Profile – Kendija Aparjode". PyongChang 2018. International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 12 February 2018.


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