Francesco Friedrich and Laura Nolte Dominate World Cup Opener Amid Dramatic Stoppage

Friedrich secures double victory in Altenberg despite race interruption, while Nolte sets a new track record and claims two wins.

Francesco Friedrich won both the two-man and four-man bobsleigh events at the World Cup season opener in Altenberg, Germany.
The four-man race was interrupted after a crash involving Chinese pilot Kaizhi Sun's team, leading to two crew members suffering concussions and the first run being annulled.
Laura Nolte achieved a commanding start to the season with victories in both the monobob and two-woman bobsleigh events, alongside Deborah Levi as her brakewoman.
Nolte set a new track record of 55.99 seconds during her two-woman bobsleigh win, showcasing her dominance in the competition.
Three-time Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries returned to competition six months after giving birth, finishing fifth in the two-woman bobsleigh event.