Elvis Opmanis, a Latvian alpine skier, participated in the giant slalom event at the Olympic Games held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, where he ranked 48th after completing the first run in a time of 1 minute and 24.90 seconds. He finished nearly 11 seconds behind the leader, Brazilian skier Lukás Pinheiro Bratens, who was leading the competition with a time of 1 minute and 13.92 seconds. The performance highlights Opmanis's struggle in a highly competitive field at the international level.

In the current standings, the second place was secured by Marko Odermatt from Switzerland, who is the reigning champion from the previous Beijing Olympics, finishing only 0.95 seconds behind the leader. The third place goes to Swiss skier Loic Meillard, who trailed the leader by 1.57 seconds. The event included 81 athletes, but only 73 managed to finish, indicating the challenging nature of the slalom course.

The results thus far reflect the competitive dynamics of the Olympic Games, with established athletes like Odermatt and Meillard showcasing their talent while Opmanis works to improve his standings in subsequent runs. The significant time gap for Opmanis from the leaders suggests his need for further refinement in his techniques to compete effectively on this prestigious international platform, emphasizing the ongoing development of Latvian skiing on the world stage.