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Germany Dominates Bob World Championships in Lake Placid

Francesco Friedrich and Laura Nolte lead Germany to multiple golds, solidifying their positions ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

  • Francesco Friedrich achieved his sixth World Championship double, winning gold in both the two-man and four-man bobsleigh events.
  • Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi secured gold in the women's two-man bobsleigh, leading a German podium sweep with Kim Kalicki taking silver and Lisa Buckwitz claiming bronze.
  • Johannes Lochner finished second in the four-man event, battling equipment issues but showing competitive promise for the upcoming Olympic season.
  • The competition faced challenges with deteriorating track conditions, including a controversial annulment of one run due to exposed concrete on the ice.
  • German teams collectively won nine of the twelve available medals, reinforcing their dominance in the sport and boosting confidence for the 2026 Winter Games.
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