After being disappointed with some errors during yesterday’s first two competition runs, Nick shaved more than two seconds off his first run to finish with the 20th fastest time of run three.

With only the top 20 on combined times progressing to the fourth and final run, Nick took solace knowing he put down a run he could be proud of on the biggest stage.

The event saw a German quinella, with Christopher Grotheer winning gold ahead of teammate Axel Jungk, with China’s Wengang Yan taking the bronze.

“I’m feeling so much better, I’m really happy with that run,” Nick said.

“I was a bit nervous coming in, but really relieved and happy. Finishing on a good run tonight gives me a lot of motivation moving forward – it proves that I belong here.”

Hailing from Perth, Nick earned his qualification competing and training across North America and Europe - securing one of only 25 Olympic quota spots.

“Only 25 men qualified for the Olympics in Skeleton, so making it is a huge achievement for all of us here. Australia only qualified 44 people for these Games and I’m really proud to be one of them.

“Throughout this whole Olympic journey there were definitely moments where I doubted myself, whether I belong or not, coming off a high like tonight definitely cemented to myself that I did belong and I did deserve to come here.

“It’s been an amazing ride. I spoke with my twin brother Dean after the run, we’re really not sentimental with each other so when he said ‘yeah that was a better run,” I know that means he’s proud.”

Nick will return to Australia for some well-earned rest and recuperation after his debut Olympic campaign.

Dominic Sullivan

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