Tobias Wendl, Tobias Arlt lead Germany to 1-2 finish in doubles luge at Beijing Olympics
Germany takes gold and silver in doubles luge, with Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt holding off teammates Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken by 0.099 seconds.
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Germany takes gold and silver in doubles luge, with Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt holding off teammates Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken by 0.099 seconds.
WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — Johannes Ludwig of Germany won his fourth race of the season on Saturday and further padded his lead in the World Cup overall standings. Ludwig finished his two runs in 1 minute, 44.679 seconds, posting the third-fastest time in both heats but benefiting when early leaders Nico Gleirscher of Austria and Dominik Fischnaller of Italy had trouble in their second runs.
In a COVID year, World Cup luge teams struggle to burst the German bubble 01/03/21 Home team claims 4 of 6 medals on Saturday and dominate overall standings KOENIGSSEE, Germany – USA Luge made its return to the Eberspacher World Cup tour Saturday, with 2018 Olympic silver medalist Chris Mazdzer and Jayson Terdiman finishing 13th in doubles. Mazdzer later came back with a 15th place in men’s singles. Jonny Gustafson took 20th, also in singles. All three qualified Friday in the Nations Cup races with bronze medal performances. Two-time Olympian Tucker West of Ridgefield, Conn. did not qua...