Austrian Dominance at German Luge World Cup in Oberhof

German athletes struggle on home ice as Austria takes top four spots, led by former German coach Georg Hackl.

Austrian lugers claimed the top four positions at the Oberhof World Cup, with Jonas Müller securing first place.
Felix Loch, the best-performing German, finished fifth, trailing Müller by over 0.6 seconds.
Max Langenhan, a former overall World Cup champion, placed seventh, while other German athletes ranked eighth and tenth.
Austrian success has been linked to the influence of Georg Hackl, a former German Olympic legend who has coached Austria since 2022.
German head coach Patric Leitner emphasized the need for calm and focus as the team works to regain its competitive edge.