Olympics 2026 Luge: Loch Faces Setback, Langenhan Takes Lead

Felix Loch’s journey in the 2026 Olympics at the Cortina Sliding Centre has faced unexpected challenges. Known as a favorite based on his four season victories, Loch currently struggles amid a disappointing performance.

Olympic Luge Results: Loch Facing Setback

After the first two of four runs in the men’s singles luge event, Loch is in eighth place. He trails behind the leader, Max Langenhan, his fellow German teammate. Loch’s performance has raised concerns, as he acknowledged issues with his sled setup, stating, “It wanted for nothing, but it didn’t go.” He emphasized the frustration of facing such difficulties at the Olympics, while remaining hopeful for the upcoming runs.

Langenhan Takes the Lead

• Max Langenhan: Currently leads with impressive times of 52.924 seconds in the first run and 52.902 seconds in the second run, setting two track records.
• Jonas Müller: Lies in second place, trailing Langenhan by 0.162 seconds.
• Dominik Fischnaller: Holds third place, 0.298 seconds behind the leader.
• Kristers Aparjods: Fourth place, 0.508 seconds back from Langenhan.

Langenhan’s progress has put him in a strong position to earn his first Olympic medal, following six world championship titles and two overall World Cup victories. In comparison, Loch has only managed to secure a start record of 3.497 seconds in the first run, but errors during his runs have cost him valuable time.

Performance Breakdown

Loch’s current standing follows notable results:

With two more runs remaining, Loch faces a challenging path to recover and potentially secure a medal. Meanwhile, Timon Grancagnolo, another German competitor, currently ranks ninth with a time 1.018 seconds behind the leader, indicating a competitive field.

The tension builds as the remaining runs approach, with athletes eager to make their mark in this prestigious Olympic event.