Lillehammer (pps) Germany`s Olympic Champion Sylke Otto is on the best way to the victory in the Overall standings of the Viessmann Luge World cup. The two-times World Champion won in Lillehammer (Norway) their 25th race in Viessmann Luge World cup and is with 485 points now in the lead.
Otto took the victory in a total time of one minute 36,396 seconds followed by her teammate Barbara Niedernhuber (1:36,920) and Latvia`s Anna Orlova (1:37,094). Courtney Zablocki from the USA finished on seventh place, Canada`s Regan Lauscher 11th.

Quotes:

Sylke Otto (Olympic Champion, Germany):
„The overall World cup was one of my goals in this season. I enjoy winning with such a big advantage, I knew also the times being not on top.“

Barbara Niedernhuber (Olympic Silbermedalist, Germany):
„Now is possible to climb on the second place in the overall standings. I am only 20 points behind Silke Kraushaar. I will do everything to finish on second place.”

Anna Orlova (Olympia-Neunte, Lettland):
„This is the best result of my life. Last year I finished 3rd, but this was on my hometrack in Sigulda. My goal for the World Championsship in Sigulda is now earning a medal.”

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