Kristers Aparjods, representing Latvia, achieved fourth place in the luge events at the Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday. His result was significant as he fell just short of a medal, finishing 1.421 seconds behind the champion, Max Langenhans from Germany, who remained unbeaten throughout all four runs. Following Langenhans were Jonas Müller from Austria and Dominik Fischnaller from Italy, who both won medals after consistent performances that placed them at the top in each race.

Aparjods's performance was marked by a mix of his successes and setbacks throughout the races; he maintained fourth position in the first, second, and fourth runs but encountered a setback in the third run, where a mistake at the start caused him to finish seventh. This error ultimately affected his chances to contend for a medal. Despite his strong overall performance, he was unable to bridge the gap to the top three competitors, who all finished within a narrow margin of each other.

In contrast, Gints Bērziņš, also from Latvia, finished in tenth place, trailing the champion by 2.852 seconds. This result indicates the competitiveness of the event, with Bērziņš striving to improve his placement as he competed in each of the four runs. The overall results reflect the strong presence of German and Austrian athletes in luge, showcasing their dominance in the sport during these Olympic games.