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Latvian skeleton racer Martins Dukurs has been included in the Guinness Book of Records for his impressive performance of four consecutive World Cup Championship titles. He has participated in the Skeleton World Cup series undefeated since the season of 2009/10 whilst having very formidable competition, informs BC, referring to the Latvian Institute.

So far, Dukurs has won 27 World Cup stages, stepping on the pedestal a total of 38 times. Other achievements include two consecutive FIBT World Championships, four European Championships, as well as a silver medal in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Dukurs has also been named Latvia’s best male athlete of 2013.

The Dukurs family is well known in the world of winter sports as Martins’ older brother Tomass Dukurs is also a professional skeleton racer. Tomass has recently demonstrated excellent results, rivaling Martins with a third and second place in the Skeleton World Cup seasons of 2012 and 2013 respectively. Their father, Dainis Dukurs, is also a retired bobsledder, currently coaching both his sons.