Latvian luger Kristers Aparjods finds himself in 4th place after the initial two runs at the Olympic Games, with the fastest time recorded by Germany's Max Langenhans, closely followed by Austria’s Jonas Millers and Italy's Dominik Fischnaller. Aparjods is trailing the leader by 0.508 seconds, indicating a competitive field as he aims for a medal. Despite moments of uncertainty on the course, he remains optimistic about his chances moving forward in the competition.

In the second run, Aparjods managed to distance himself from the competition behind him but struggled to catch up to the leading athletes. He acknowledged minor errors during his run but still entertains hopes of contending for a medal, signaling his determination and focus. His ranking showcases the tight contest and highlights the level of skill present in the competition.

Meanwhile, fellow Latvian luger Bērziņš expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, as he fell behind the leaders by 1.060 seconds, despite a strong start in both runs. He plans to discuss strategy and improvements with his coaching team, underlining the inherent pressure and goal-oriented mindset among competing athletes. Both lugers represent Latvia with pride as they compete on an international Olympic stage.