He has two World Championships bronze medals and has competed at six Olympic Games, which his best Olympic performance at fourth place finish in the pursuit at the 2006 Torino Games.
Latvietis karjeras laikā ir izcīnījis divas bronzas medaļas pasaules čempionātos - 2001.gadā 20 kilometru individuālajā distancē un četrus gadus vēlāk desmit kilometru sprintā.