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Lochner Awarded Two-Man World Cup After IBSF Disqualifies Friedrich’s Altenberg Result

An official IBSF letter clarifies that Wulff’s annulled results from Altenberg prompted a recalculation of standings.

Johannes Lochner (r.) und Francesco Friedrich (M.)
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Johannes Lochner (r.) mit seinem Anschieber Georg Fleischhauer

Overview

  • Francesco Friedrich drops to third overall as points from the Altenberg opener are removed following Simon Wulff’s positive methylhexanamine test.
  • Johannes Lochner is declared the two-man World Cup winner, with prize money and medals to be reassigned under the IBSF ruling.
  • IBSF records show all of Wulff’s individual results are erased, and the Altenberg team result is disqualified, reflecting strict in-competition anti-doping rules.
  • Wulff received a retroactive 21‑month suspension starting from the December 2024 sample date, making him eligible again on September 7, 2026.
  • Lochner welcomes the decision but criticizes the delay and questions why only the Altenberg team result was voided, while Friedrich accepts the penalty and focuses on the Olympic season; AFP notes combined-title confirmation was still pending.