Overview

• Germany’s federation confirmed Friedrich’s retroactive disqualification from the Altenberg opener, a change that cost him the overall two-man crown.
• Johannes Lochner becomes the new two-man overall winner as the IBSF directs redistribution of medals and prize money, with Friedrich dropping to third.
• Wulff received a 21-month suspension backdated to December 2024, keeping him out until September 7, 2026; the ITA reported no evidence of intent and an undetermined source of the stimulant.
• Only the Altenberg team result was voided under IBSF rules, while Wulff’s name was removed from other events; Friedrich’s four-man standings remain intact.
• Friedrich accepted the ruling and said he will deliver the crystal globe to Lochner, who criticized the late timing and the limited scope of the annulments.