Altenberg (pps) Austria`s World Champion Wolfgang Linger/Andreas Linger have won their third race in a row. They won the World Championship in Sigulda last February, they won the seanson`s opener last week in Sigulda and now they won the second race in Viessmann Luge World Cup at Altenberg (Germany). They clocked in one minute 25,346 seconds followed by germany`s Olympic Champions Patric Leitner/Alexander Resch (1:25,436) and former World Champions Andre Florschütz/Torsten Wustlich (1:25,448).
Best result for the US-team realized Chris Niccum/Brian Wohlleb who finished on eighth rank. Canada`s Preston Griffal/Daniel Joye finished in elventh rank followed by their teammates Grant Albrecht/Eric Pothier.

Quotes:

Andreas Linger (World Champion 2003):
"Sigulda and Altenberg are both one of our favorite tracks. Although we now have a nice margin in the overall World Cup standings, it is too early in the season to speculate about the overall victory. Anyway, this season we want to stabilize our achievements and drive more constantly."

Patric Leitner (Olympic Champion 2002 and World Champion 1999 and 2000):
"With Calgary and Salt Lake City our tracks are on the schedule. We will see if we can´t leave Linger/ Linger behind. In doubles the best are getting closer and closer."

Torsten Wustlich (World Champion 2001):
"We are more than content with the third place. One have to bring two good runs to the finish to be in front in doubles dicipline. Linger/ Linger have always to be on the top list, they have to be noticed at the next races as well."