Bobsleigh pilots Friedrich and Nolte convinced by Olympic track
Bobsledder Francesco Friedrich has already won four Olympic gold medals. In February, he wants to win numbers five and six in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Now the first test runs are coming up.
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Francesco Friedrich leaves career end open
The bobsleigh pilot has already won four Olympic gold medals, and in February the record-breaking world champion is aiming for numbers five and six in Italy. Friedrich also talks about the time after that.
Planned lithium mining: documents available from November
The plans for lithium mining in the Ore Mountains will be on public display from November. What citizens and communities can now contribute - and how the company intends to respond to concerns.
Confirmed: Friedrich loses World Cup victory after doping case
Now it's official: bobsleigh dominator Francesco Friedrich has been subsequently disqualified from the two-man World Cup in Altenberg due to a doping case involving his pusher. This has consequences.
Test procedure for lithium mining in the Osterzgebirge underway
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is required for batteries and high-tech products, for example. The first test procedure for mining lithium in the Eastern Ore Mountains is now underway.
GDR post-war modernism: Altenberg church as a cultural testimony
A new church with special details was built in the Eastern Ore Mountains during the reunification period. The building is now being honored as a testimony to post-war GDR modernism.
Feasibility study confirms mining of lithium in Zinnwald
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is needed for batteries and high-tech products, for example. There are plans to mine lithium ore in the border region between Saxony and the Czech Republic.
EU does not classify Erzgebirge lithium as strategic
A Saxon mining project is intended to secure Europe's battery supply - but is not prioritized by the EU. Nevertheless, the company is sticking to its plans.
Former world champion Berreiter back on the podium
Luger Julia Taubitz fails at her home World Cup, but two team colleagues make it onto the podium in Altenberg.
Luger Langenhan wins ahead of Loch - "Mega satisfied"
Max Langenhan has not forgotten how to win. The luge world champion comes out on top in Altenberg ahead of his roommate. And the doubles teams also make it onto the podium.
Start of the season in Saxony - first ski resorts open their lifts
Some Saxon ski resorts are starting the winter season this weekend. But the snow is becoming less and less reliable - which is why the regions are increasingly turning to alternatives.
Further funding for Altenberg luge and bobsleigh track
The world's luge and bobsleigh elite regularly compete in the Eastern Ore Mountains. The state supports the ice track in Altenberg - also by hosting international competitions.
Olympic champion Laura Nolte also wins in the two-woman bobsleigh
There is no better way to start the World Cup season. Beijing Olympic champion Nolte takes both victories in Altenberg. Her biggest rival makes her comeback.
Sprinter Wulff wins on debut with Friedrich in the two-man bobsleigh
In the German triple success in the two-man bobsleigh, the performance of a newcomer to athletics stands out above all. The first duel in the bobsleigh battle thus goes to dominator Friedrich.
Skeleton: Kreher second ahead of Neise in Altenberg
After heavy snowfall, only one race run is held for the women. Olympic champion Neise looks like the winner for a long time in the rain. Kreher achieves her first podium.
Saxony inaugurates competitive sports center in Altenberg
Saxony wants to expand its position in winter sports with a new competitive sports center for bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, biathlon and mountain biking in Altenberg.
Bobsleigh accident in Altenberg: Investigation closed
A Swiss bobsleigh pusher only survived a serious fall in Altenberg thanks to the rapid intervention of emergency doctors. The investigation has now been closed.
Severely injured bobsleigh pusher speaks out for the first time after crash
The Swiss bobsleigh pusher Sandro Michel speaks for the first time after his serious crash in Altenberg and thanks the helpers.
Swiss Bobsleigh Federation calls for safety commission
After the crash in Altenberg with the seriously injured Swiss Michel, the Swiss Bobsleigh Federation demands consequences from the World Federation. Pilot Vogt is relieved that his partner survived.
Seriously injured Swiss bobsledder back home
After the crash in Altenberg, the seriously injured Swiss bobsleigh pusher Sandro Michel is back home. His pilot Michael Vogt cancels the World Championship start in Winterberg completely.
Authorities search for adders and smooth snakes
Native snake species are increasingly dependent on the protection of their habitats. The Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district office asked the public for support on Monday. Specifically, it is about the rare smooth snake and the adder - the "Reptile of the Year 2024" in Germany. Anyone who spot ..
Friedrich has to share four-man bobsleigh victory with Latvian Cipulis
Francesco Friedrich is caught by Adam Ammour in the two-man bobsleigh, but saves his World Cup victory in the four-man bobsleigh. He was on the same time as the Latvian Emils Cipulis.
Laura Nolte wins World Cup in two-man bobsleigh in Altenberg
Beijing Olympic champion Laura Nolte wins the two-man bobsleigh World Cup in Altenberg despite three previous falls. Delighted about push athlete Deborah Levi's comeback.
Francesco Friedrich loses another two-man bobsleigh race on home track
Francesco Friedrich loses another two-man bobsleigh World Cup race on his home track and is beaten by European champion Adam Ammour.
Laura Nolte wins Monobob World Cup in Altenberg
Laura Nolte secures victory in the Monobob World Cup in Altenberg, ahead of Elana Meyers Taylor and Lisa Buckwitz. Maureen Zimmer in sixth place.
Bobsledder Sandro Michel operated on again
Bobsledder Sandro Michel had to undergo another operation. The Swiss Bobsleigh Federation has announced that he underwent surgery on Thursday at Dresden University Hospital.
Double success in the Skeleton World Cup: Hermann ahead of Kreher
As in the luge, the track in Altenberg deteriorated extremely in the second run. This tended to benefit the slower starters.
Serious crashes overshadow opening training for the Bobsleigh World Cup in Altenberg
The opening training for the Bobsleigh World Cup in Altenberg is overshadowed by two serious crashes.
Historic catch-up races: German lugers win the World Cup in Altenberg
German lugers claim historic victories at the World Cup in Altenberg. Max Langenhan and Julia Taubitz deliver impressive comebacks!
Dajana Eitberger and Saskia Schirmer return to the World Cup with third place
After the disappointing World Championships in Altenberg, the doubles duo Dajana Eitberger and Saskia Schirmer have bounced back with third place in the World Cup.
Langenhan sleds from 21st place to victory
This success is almost unbelievable. After a major mistake in the first run, luge world champion Langenhan races from far back to the front.
Doubles Wendl/Arlt flop at the World Cup in Altenberg
One week after the home World Championships, the doubles Wendel/Arlt gave away their World Cup victory despite leading the first run.
Emotional Geisenberger farewell in Altenberg
Natalie Geisenberger is officially bid farewell. Her former luge team has come up with something special.
Julia Taubitz wins silver at the luge world championships in Altenberg
Julia Taubitz won her second medal at the Luge World Championships in Altenberg with silver in the individual event.
New luge coach Leitner: "I'm incredibly happy"
Successful luge coach Norbert Loch is stepping down after the season. His successor Patric Leitner is looking forward to the task. He reports from hospital.
Olympic luge champion Felix Loch announces his father's retirement as national coach
Three-time Olympic luge champion Felix Loch announced the retirement of his father Norbert Loch as national coach during the World Championships in Altenberg.
Luge athlete Langenhan single-seater world champion
Max Langenhan wins his first major luge title. The World Cup leader becomes single-seater world champion in Altenberg. And a former champion also wins.
No World Championship medal for women's doubles
The German doubles lugers failed to find the medal track at the World Championships in Altenberg. The title went to two Austrians. There is criticism from the national coach.
Luge World Championships: "Two straight runs down" and frustration reduction
One gold and one silver - Germany's lugers have yet to really get into their stride at the home World Championships in Altenberg. That is set to change.
Luge World Championships in Altenberg begin with the sprint races
The Luge World Championships begin this Friday in Altenberg. The medals in the sprint races will be awarded on the opening day. At last year's home World Championships in Oberhof, the German lugers won all four sprint titles, with eight winners in the nine competitions coming from Germany. The Sach ..
World Cup dominator Max Langenhan wishes Felix Loch a World Championship medal
Luge World Cup dominator Max Langenhan hopes that both he and Felix Loch will win a medal at the Luge World Championships.
Felix Loch: Medals more important than winning at the Luge World Championships
Felix Loch emphasizes the importance of medals at the Luge World Championships in Altenberg.
Felix Loch wins against Max Langenhan in Altenberg
Felix Loch defeated Max Langenhan in Altenberg and thus rehabilitated himself