Wolfgang Kindl of Austria won the silver, and Dominik Fischnaller of Italy bronze.

The defending champion was David Gleirscher, who was standing in the 10th position at the 2021–22 Luge World Cup before the Olympics and qualified for the competition.

Johannes Ludwig, the 2018 bronze medalist, was leading the 2021–22 Luge World Cup before the Olympics and considered the top favorite.

On December 17, 2021, the International Luge Federation announced that the qualification system was changed.

[4] On January 19, 2022 the International Luge Federation announced the list of qualified athletes.