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Laura Nolte Narrowly Misses Monobob Gold at World Championships

The defending champion claimed silver in Lake Placid, falling just 0.44 seconds short of a third consecutive title.

  • Laura Nolte finished second at the Monobob World Championships, missing gold by just 0.44 seconds to American Kaysha Love.
  • Nolte's third-run best time helped her recover from a slower start, but she ultimately fell short after four runs.
  • Elana Meyers Taylor of the USA secured third place, marking her return to the podium as a two-time mother.
  • World Cup overall winner Lisa Buckwitz improved to fifth place after a challenging start on the technically demanding Lake Placid track.
  • Germany's Kim Kalicki placed tenth, while Nolte reflected on minor errors in her first run that impacted her overall performance.
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