Latvian bobsleigh team, consisting of pilot Jēkabs Kalenda and push athlete Matīss Miknis, made significant progress in their performance at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, moving from ninth to sixth place after the second run of the competition. They recorded the fourth-best time in the second run, improving their overall standing by three positions. Currently, they trail the German leaders, Johannes Lochner and Georg Fleischhauer, by 1.53 seconds, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.

In the first run, the duo set a strong showing with the ninth-best time, but their performance improved notably in the second run, indicating their capability to adapt and respond under competitive conditions. The leading team from Germany not only won the first run with a new track record time of 54.68 seconds but also performed impressively in the second run. The Latvian team’s potential for further improvements is promising as they prepare for the upcoming third and fourth runs scheduled for Tuesday evening.

The competitive landscape is tight, with other German teams closely following the leaders, showcasing a strong dominance of German bobsleigh teams in the event. With the next runs crucial for determining final standings, the Latvian team is poised to build on their current momentum and strive for an even higher finish in the competition. Results from the upcoming heats will be pivotal in shaping the finale of this Olympic bobsleigh event.