German Athletes Shine Across Winter Sports Despite Challenges

Bob, biathlon, and luge athletes deliver standout performances, navigating setbacks and competition pressures.

Francesco Friedrich won both two-man and four-man bobsleigh events at the St. Moritz World Cup, setting records despite the doping controversy surrounding teammate Simon Wulff.
German biathletes Selina Grotian and Justus Strelow secured a podium finish in the Single-Mixed Relay at the Oberhof World Cup, while other performances fell short of expectations.
Max Langenhan triumphed in the men's singles luge at Altenberg despite competing with a broken foot, with Felix Loch securing second place for a German one-two finish.
German women lugers Anna Berreiter and Merle Fräbel took second and third places respectively, as Austria continued to dominate the discipline.
The German luge team showcased resilience and improvement ahead of the European Championships in Winterberg and the upcoming World Championships in Whistler.