Matthew Greiner, 22, an Ambler native who was born in Abington Township, is competing in his first Olympics in the Men’s Luge events at the Cortina Sliding Centre.
According to NBC10, Greiner moved to Utah with his family when he was six years old. His mom is originally from South Philly and his maternal grandmother still lives there.
“To see a track just packed with spectators, I’ve never experienced anything like that,” Greiner told NBC10. “I am so thrilled. I cannot wait.”
His race times are below:
February 7
February 8
- 11 a.m. – Men’s Singles Run 3
- 12:30 p.m. – Men’s Singles Run 4
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