29th victory of Germany`s women Königssee. Olympic Champion Silke Kraushaar has realized the 29th victory in a row for Germany at the Viessmann Luge World Cup at Königssee. The 30 year old soldier won in 1:32,05 minutes followed by her teammates Sylke Otto (1:32,38) and Barbara Niedernhuber (1:32,80). Due to her top result of rank four (1:33,15), Becky Wilczak (USA) saved the lead in the overall standings of the World Cup series with 205 points followed by Kraushaar and Otto (both 185).Quotes Silke Kraushaar (Germany), Olympic Champion 1998:I have had two pefect runs. I hope I will find my ticket to the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City under the Christmas Tree. By now, our coaches have not made a decision.Sylke Otto (Germany), two times Worlde Champion:If you can beat one of Germany`s women, you will always be on the top. At the Games, the young American team will be a great challenge, because they have made a lot of progress this year.Becky Wilczak (USA), World Cup Leader:It is possible to beat Germany`s women. But on their home tracks they are very strong. I will do my best at the Olympics.
