The trauma I experienced in my youth led me to a point where I would never have ended up without it.

The soul always seeks the best way to express itself — for us. Even if it comes through pain, trauma, or illness. But everything we go through is undoubtedly a gift, and I have accepted it! And now, I am finally where I belong!

Life gives each of us as many challenges as we can endure, and each one only makes us stronger.

I was an athletic teenager, naturally skilled at any sport. But at the age of 16, while working a summer job, I lost my left hand. Just a few months after being discharged from the hospital, I broke my leg. The result — several metal screws in my leg and a doctor’s prognosis: "Forget about running."

Sports disappeared from my life. My world collapsed, and life lost all meaning…

I found solace in parties and alcohol — moments where I could forget about reality.

This meaningless existence dragged on for years until I realized that I was capable of much more than I thought. I began taking on new challenges in sports—practicing wrestling, trying tennis, running, even participating in obstacle races. But then, one day, something snapped in my leg, and I realized I could no longer move properly. My condition worsened.

The first surgery was unsuccessful — the screws had grown too deeply into the tissue. After my recovery, I had a second planned surgery, where one screw was removed. But over time, the problem returned, and walking became difficult again.

That was the moment I made a promise to myself: If I could ever move freely again — I would never stop!

I had to keep my promise — so I took up triathlon (swimming, running, cycling).

Now, I have been training under professional supervision for over a year — up to three sessions per day, every day!

I proudly represent Latvia in international competitions and have set a new goal for myself — to compete in the Olympic Games! Specifically, the upcoming Games in America, as I have enough time to prepare — not just to participate, but to fight for a strong result and a place on the podium.