In the luge competitions at the Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Latvian athlete Kristers Aparjods has achieved a commendable fourth place after the initial two runs. His fellow compatriot, Gints Bērziņš, is also performing well, ranking tenth. The competition will determine the Olympic champion based on four runs, with the remaining two scheduled for Sunday. Leading the event after the first day is Germany's Max Langenhans, who set a track record despite not having a clean second run, demonstrating the high level of competition in this event.

After the first day, the standings show Langenhans ahead by a narrow margin of 0.162 seconds over Austrian Jonas Müller, while Italian Dominik Fischnaller trails by 0.298 seconds. Aparjods is close behind in fourth, just 0.21 seconds off the podium. His consistency was evident as he scored the fourth-fastest time in both runs, maintaining a competitive position against the top contenders. Meanwhile, Bērziņš improved his performance by recording a ninth-best time in the second run after finishing tenth in the first, although he is more than a second behind the leader, indicating the challenges faced by athletes in this high-adrenaline sport.

The results from the first day set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the competition, with the potential for dramatic shifts in rankings during the remaining runs. As the event unfolds, all eyes will be on Aparjods and Bērziņš, showcasing Latvian talent in winter sports. Their performances not only hold national pride but also reflect the growing presence of Latvia in the Olympic winter sports arena.