The competition for the final medal set in the Olympic ice track is taking place in the four-man bobsleigh events, with the Latvian team also participating. After the first run, the Latvian crew managed to place themselves within the top ten finishers, achieving a time that left them 0.73 seconds behind the leader. The team is piloted by Jēkabs Kalenda, accompanied by pushers Lauris Kaufmanis, Matis Miknis, and Mairis Kļavs, starting with the 13th run number.

The tone of the competition was immediately set by the team that started with the first run number, Johanesa Lohnera's crew, which completed the track in a remarkable time of 53.91 seconds – the fastest in the first run. A total of 27 teams are competing in the event, all vying for a chance at Olympic glory. The excitement builds as the second run is scheduled for 12:45 PM local time, and the decisive two runs will take place on Sunday, further intensifying the competition.

This event not only highlights the skill and teamwork of the athletes but also showcases the importance of strategic speed in bobsleigh racing, as teams push their limits to achieve the best possible times. For fans and viewers, the competitions can be followed live on LTV7, LSM.lv, and replay.lv, ensuring that dedicated supporters are engaged with the thrilling pursuit of Olympic medals.