Germany Misses Podium in Mixed Skeleton at World Championships

Defending champions finish fourth as USA claims gold in Lake Placid, with China delivering a surprise bronze.

Germany's mixed skeleton team, Christopher Grotheer and Jacqueline Pfeifer, finished fourth at the World Championships in Lake Placid.
The USA secured gold with Mystique Ro and Austin Florian, while Great Britain's Tabitha Stoecker and Matt Weston took silver.
China's Dan Zhao and Lin Qinwei surprised with a bronze medal, marking a notable achievement for the team.
Germany's second team, Axel Jungk and Susanne Kreher, tied with Italy for fifth place after Great Britain's second team was disqualified.
Grotheer, a Peking Olympic champion, expressed frustration over performance errors, noting they reflected broader challenges faced during the championship.