Austrian lesson at the German home race
The best German finishes fifth - in Oberhof. The first four places go to the neighboring country. Again. A bitter defeat against Austria, where Georg Hackl works.
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Two German doubles in the lead at the Oberhof World Cup
Luge athletes Hannes Orlamünder and Paul Constantin Gubitz celebrate their first World Cup victory on their home track.
Two German doubles in the lead at the Oberhof World Cup
Luge athletes Hannes Orlamünder and Paul Constantin Gubitz celebrate their first World Cup victory on their home track.
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.
Record luge world champion Toni Eggert returns to the ice track
Toni Eggert is returning to the sport of luge together with Florian Müller and is aiming for a starting place in the World Cup.
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
Eleven-time luge world champion sees no chance of Olympic competitions in Oberhof in 2026
Sascha Benecken, the eleven-time luge world champion, sees no possibility of Oberhof hosting the 2026 Olympic competitions due to the lack of infrastructure.