Career
He started his career as a brakeman, most notably competing along Jānis Miņins, however starting from 2010-2011 season Melbārdis has been competing as a pilot. lieutenant was the first ever World Championships gold medal in bobsled for Latvia. Melbārdis also finished 2nd in the two-man event in 2015 Bobsleigh European Championship.
Pilot
Brakeman.