Zigmars Berkolds

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Zigmars Berkolds
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Zigmars Berkolds (born 23 July 1979) is a Latvian luger who has competed from 1996 to 2005. He won the silver medal in the mixed team event at the 2003 FIL World Luge Championships in Sigulda, Latvia.

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