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Austrian luger Jakob Mandlbauer, who experienced a serious accident during the men's four-man bobsleigh event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, has regained stability and can move all his limbs.

Latvian silver medalist luger Elīna Ieva Bota returns from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, being welcomed at Riga Airport on February 17.

Latvian luger Elīna Ieva Bota, who won a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, receives a warm welcome upon her return at Riga Airport.

Ukrainian luger Vladyslav Heraskevitš has been disqualified from the Olympics due to his helmet design honoring athletes who lost their lives in the ongoing war with Russia.

The article recounts tragic deaths associated with the Winter Olympics, including those of a young luger and alpine skier, highlighting the dangers of high-speed sports.

A Ukrainian luge athlete expressed solidarity with a fellow countryman by wearing gloves that sent a powerful message amidst the ongoing war.

Latvian Elina Ieva Bota won a silver medal in the women's singles luge event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, marking Latvia's first medal at this Olympic Games and the first for the Baltic states as well.

Julia Taubitz, a 29-year-old from the Erzgebirge, wins the gold medal in women's singles luge at the Olympics, overcoming past trauma and expressing her emotions after the victory.

Latvian luger E. Bota has won a silver medal at the Olympics in Milan, marking a significant achievement for Latvia in the sport since their last medal in 2014.

Latvian luger Elīna Ieva Bota climbs to second place in the rankings after the first two runs, showcasing strong starts and precise trajectories.

Latvian luger Bota is in third place and vying for a medal as the Olympic Games enter the decisive runs for female competitors.

The passing of time since the tragic death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili raises questions about courage, risk, and the responsibilities surrounding Olympic sports.

Latvian luger Elīna Ieva Bota remains cautious after the first two runs in the Olympic women's singles competition, finishing third overall so far.

Latvian luger Bota expresses confidence in her abilities ahead of an important competition, acknowledging small errors in her runs but still aiming for improvement.

Olympic luger Sophia Kirkby embraces the possibility of romance while competing, calling herself the 'most desirable single woman of the games.'

German luger Max Langenhan secured a decisive gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, leaving Latvian Kristers Aparjods without a medal.

Latvian luger Kristers Aparjods expressed disappointment over his performance at the Beijing Olympics, where he secured fourth place with only two successful runs out of four attempts.

Latvian luger Gints Bērziņš reflects on his performance at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, looking toward future Olympic preparations.

Latvian luger Kristers Aparjods finished fourth at the Olympic Games, narrowly missing the medal standings.

Felix Loch, Germany's top luger and three-time Olympic champion, expresses dismay over a disappointing performance at the Olympic luge event but still has the opportunity to improve in future runs.

Latvian luger Kristers Aparjods is currently in 4th place after the first day of competition, trailing the leaders by over half a second.

Latvian luger Aparjods placed fourth after the first run at the Olympic Games, trailing the leader by nearly three-tenths of a second.

Sophia Kirkby, an American luger, uses the Winter Olympics as a platform to seek love while aiming for a medal in Italy.

Felix Loch, a prominent German luger, reflects on his career ups and downs, signaling a comeback this season as he aims for gold in the Olympics with family support.