During the Olympic Games, Latvian luger Artūrs Aparjods finished in fourth place following his first run, clocking a time of 53.221 seconds. The first place was secured by Germany’s Max Langenhahn with a time of 52.924 seconds, showcasing a slim margin of mere milliseconds ahead of his competitors. Austrian Jonas Müller closely followed Langenhahn, only 35 milliseconds behind, while the home athlete Dominik Fischnaller placed third, about 0.161 seconds off the lead.

Aparjods, a veteran and key figure for the Latvian team, completed his run without making significant mistakes, achieving the second-best time at that moment. His performance set him in a competitive position, although he was still 0.297 seconds slower than Langenhahn. The runs are designed so that the higher-ranked athletes start first based on their previous results, and Aparjods, starting third, had to set a solid benchmark for others.

In contrast, fellow Latvian competitor Bērziņš struggled with the speed in the latter part of the track despite a strong start. Finishing with a total time of 53.462 seconds, he fell behind Langenhahn by 0.538 seconds, placing him in the tenth position after the first of four runs. This showcases the high level of competition and the razor-thin margins that define elite sporting events like the Olympics, emphasizing the importance of every moment in each run.