Kelly Van Petegem Climbs to 19th Place in Third Run
Belgian athlete Kelly Van Petegem showcased significant improvement in her performance during the Olympic Winter Games held on February 16, 2026. Competing in Monobob, Van Petegem, 26, climbed to 19th place after the third of four runs.
Performance Highlights
Initially ranked 24th after two runs, she advanced to a tie for 20th. In her third attempt, she clocked a time of 1:00.42, resulting in a cumulative time of 3:02.06 minutes.
Competition Overview
- Leading athlete: Laura Nolte (Germany) with a time of 2:58.27
- Second place: Elana Meyers Taylor (USA) at +0.15 seconds
- Third place: Kaillie Humphries (USA) at +0.24 seconds
Only the top 20 competitors after three runs qualify for the final round. Van Petegem’s performance is notable as this is her first Olympic appearance, following a role as an alternate in 2022. She initially aimed for a position in the top 20, with future aspirations to break into the top 15.
As the competition progresses, athletes will strive not only for medals but also for personal bests. For Van Petegem, achieving her goal at these Olympic Games will be a remarkable milestone in her sporting career.
