Francesco Friedrich Wins Record 15th World Championship in Thrilling Bob Sleigh Finale

The German pilot edged out rival Johannes Lochner by 0.03 seconds in a dramatic finish at the Lake Placid World Championship, with Germany sweeping the podium.

Francesco Friedrich, alongside brakeman Alexander Schüller, secured his 15th World Championship title in Lake Placid, winning by just 0.03 seconds over Johannes Lochner and Georg Fleischhauer.
The competition was marked by a dramatic final run, with Friedrich overcoming a brief deficit to clinch victory in the last curves of the track.
Lochner set a new track record during the third run but ultimately finished second, praising the intense competition despite his disappointment.
Germany achieved a podium sweep, with Adam Ammour and Benedikt Hertel taking third place, marking the nation's third such feat in Zweierbob since 2021.
The event took place under challenging weather conditions, including freezing temperatures and gusty winds, adding to the difficulty of the already demanding Lake Placid track.