Sigulda (pps) Germany`s luge team has won the team event at the 36. World Championsships for the seventh time. In Sigulda (Latvia) Sylke Otto, Georg Hackl and double Patric Leitner/Alexander Resch defended their title in two minutes 15,618 seconds.
Latvia`s team with Anna Orlova, Martins Rubenis and Zigmars Berkolds/Sandris Berzins (2:15,934) won silver. It was the first medal in luge in history for Latvia.
The Bronze medal went to Austria with Sonja Manzenreiter, Rainer Margreiter and Andres Linger/Wolfgang Linger (2:16,294). The Team of the USA (Brenna Margol, Adam Heidt, Mark Grimmette/Brian Martin) finiished on 7th place (2:16,886) followed by Canadas Team (Jeff Christie, Regan Lausher, Grant Albrecht/Eric Pothier).

Quotes:

Georg Hackl (three tims olympic Champion):
„This was an exciting team event. I am very happy for Lativia`s team winning the first medal ever. I would welcome if the team event will became part of the olympic program. I would improve our sport in many nations a lot.”

Anna Orlova (Latvia):
„I am just happy winning the first meda ever for Latvia. The best time in women`s race means nothing for the competion on saturday. I just want to make two good runs.”

Wolfgang Linger (Österreich):
„Even if we realized best time in double today, but it promise nothing for the double`s race on saturday. The bronze medal is just a good start for us.“

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