Latvian skeleton athlete Emils Indriksons made his Olympic debut with an 18th place finish at the Winter Olympic Games. Despite a solid performance across four runs, where he placed 17th on his first two runs, 16th on the third, and ultimately 18th, he was unable to secure a higher ranking, finishing 5.17 seconds behind the winner. His placement reflects the competitive nature of the event, especially as he was just 0.14 seconds off the 17th position.

The gold medal in these games was clinched by Matt Weston, a British skeleton racer and mentee of renowned coach Martin Dukurs. Weston dominated the competition by winning all four runs and finished ahead of two German competitors, Axel Jungk and Christopher Grotheer, with a significant lead of 0.88 seconds and 1.07 seconds, respectively. This historic win makes Weston the first British skeleton athlete to claim gold in the men's event, highlighting a significant achievement for the UK in Olympic skeleton history.

However, the skeleton races were marred by controversy involving the disqualification of Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych. The disqualification, which occurred under unclear circumstances, raised concerns and discussions around fairness and regulation in Olympic competitions, potentially overshadowing the athletic accomplishments showcased during the games. The International Olympic Committee's handling of this situation may impact future events and the regulations governing athlete participation.