Altenberg (pps) Germany`s Olympic Champion from 1998 in Nagano has won the second race of the season 2003-03 in Altenberg (Germany). On tenth place after the first run the winner of the season`s opener improved in the second run to top position. She clocked in one minute 49,333 minutes and celebrated her 23rd victory in World Cup. Second place went to Sylke Otto (1:49,465) and third place to Barbara Niedernhuber (both Germany).
USA`s Brenna Margol finisehd on 12th place in one minute 49,950 seconds, but realized second best time in second run.

Silke Kraushaar (Olympic Champion 1998):
“This is a big surprise. I never thought to win this race after first run. There was a lot of luck.”

Sylke Otto (Olympic Champion and World Champion 2000, 2001 and 2002):
„That`s life. But we are an outdoor discipline. The track came worse and worse.”

Barbara Niedernhuber (Olympic Silver Medallist):
„Sure, now am a little bit angry. Third place is okay, but a victory is even better. And it was possible for me to win the race.”