Winter Olympics 2026 Day 5: Ice Hockey, Luge Updates, Figure Skating Upcoming
The men’s doubles event at the Winter Olympics 2026 showcased an exciting start for the USA team. Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa set a strong pace, finishing the first run with a remarkable time of 52.482 seconds.
Competition Overview
They finished just ahead of the Austrian duo, Thomas Steu and Wolfgang Kindl, who clocked in 0.003 seconds slower. The Italian team of Emanuel Rider and Simon Kainzwaldner secured third place, while the German team of Toni Eggert and Florian Mueller, leading the World Cup standings, ended up in fourth place.
Surprising Results
Even more surprising was the performance of fellow Germans Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt. Notably, they have clinched the last three gold medals in this event but found themselves in fifth place after the initial run.
Looking Ahead
The competition isn’t over. The teams will have another chance to compete. The gold medal will be awarded to the team with the fastest combined time over two runs. The next round is set to take place at 1:44 p.m. ET.
Event Summary
- Leading Team: Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa (USA) – 52.482 seconds
- Second Place: Thomas Steu and Wolfgang Kindl (Austria)
- Third Place: Emanuel Rider and Simon Kainzwaldner (Italy)
- Fourth Place: Toni Eggert and Florian Mueller (Germany)
- Fifth Place: Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt (Germany)
Fans are eager to see how these rankings will change in the upcoming run. The stakes are high in this thrilling winter sport, making every second count.
