Claim: Latvian Krists Straume competes in canoe racing and kayak events, including at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Evidence: Krists Straume Canoe racing Kayak At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he competed with Kristaps Zaļupe and finished seventh in the K-2 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event.