Park City (pps) There have been a lot of surprising results at the 4th stage of Viessmann Luge World Cup at Park City (Utah). Italy`s Reinhold Rainer celebrated, in a total time of one minute 32,345 seconds, his first World Cup victory ever, Germany`s Denis Geppert finished on second place (one minute 32,393 seconds), and USA`s Tony Benshoof was once more on 3rd place (1:32,440) like he did before in Altenberg and Calgary.
Olymic Champion Armin Zöggeler ist still in the lead in the overall standings with 331 points followed by Benshoof (252) and Germany`s David Möller (246).

Quotes:

Reinhold Rainer (Italy):
„I can not believe this success. There I have to get 30-years old to win finally a World Cup race. Even I don`t like this track. Many didn`t count on me, but my coaches have always believed in me and I did as well.”

Denis Geppert (Germany / Silver medalist at the Europeans 2002):
„Second place, best german athlete – obviously I was in top conditions today. My coaches put me under pressure before the start of the season: I have always to be third best of the german team. Only in Sigulda I missed. But now I hope, there will be no more discussions.“

Tony Benshoof (USA/ Leader of Krombacher Challenge Cup):
“I was just in a position to win today. But make no mistake about it. I`m pleased with my result. Everyone of these guys is a great competitor, and for me right up there with them is a wonderful feeling.”