Olympics-Bobsleigh-Germany chase dominance, monobob makes debut in Beijing
By David Kirton
Luge Sport News
Bobsleigh-Germany chase dominance, monobob makes debut in Beijing
SHENZHEN, China : The Winter Olympics slide events are guaranteed to bring drama. Indeed, the final of the two-man bobsleigh in Pyeongchang four years ago was so dramatic that four men took gold.
Staudinger to pay homage to Rosen at Winter Olympics - after UK Sport funding fires him to Beijing
AJ Rosen's luge legacy is ensuring Rupert Staudinger's Winter Olympic fires are burning brighter than ever.The Bath-based 24-year-old is attending his second Games, has consistently improved ahead of Beijing 2022 is heading to the most significant event of his career so far. But that's not what is fuelling Staudinger ahead of the highlight of the luge calendar next month. Staudinger — born in Berchtesgaden in Bavaria to a British mother and German father — is being motivated by the memory of his friend, mentor and three-time Olympian AJ Rosen, who competed alongside him in Team GB colours at PyeongChang 2018.
Natalie Geisenberg hits gold standard ahead of Beijing 2022 with European luge gold in St. Moritz race
Natalie Geisenberger warmed up for the defence of her Olympic singles title by taking European gold in St. Moritz.
Wolfgang Kindl secures maiden European title at St Moritz luge World Cup, Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken also star
Austria's Wolfgang Kindl became a European champion for the first time as he won the men's race in the St Moritz luge World Cup. The Austrian produced the second-fastest time of the day in run two to claim his 10th World Cup win and was joined on the podium by compatriot Nico Gleirscher. Ad/> Kindl has claimed a maiden European title having won three silvers and bronze previously and adds the gold to his two World Championship titles won in 2017.
Maiden European title for Kindl at St Moritz luge World Cup
Austria's Wolfgang Kindl became a European champion for the first time as he won the men's race in the St Moritz luge World Cup. The Austrian produced the second-fastest time of the day in run two to claim his 10th World Cup win and was joined on the podium by compatriot Nico Gleirscher. Ad/> Kindl has claimed a maiden European title having won three silvers and bronze previously and adds the gold to his two World Championship titles won in 2017.
Irish luger Desmond to fulfil frozen dream in Beijing
Elsa Desmond is set to swap her hospital rounds for hurtling feet-first down the frozen track in Beijing after she was given a place in the luge competition at the Olympic Games as Ireland's first woman in the event.