Lake Placid (pps) Armin Zöggeler is still the man to beat. At the season’s opener in the Viessmann Luge World Cup at Lake Placid (USA) the two-time Olympic Champion from Italy won the men’s race and celebrated his 37th victory in the Viessmann Luge World Cup. He is the record-winning athlete of the Viessmann Luge World Cup.

Zöggeler, who won five gold medals at World Luge Championships, won in a total time of one minute 45.238 seconds followed by Germany’s World Champion David Möller (0.26 seconds back) and Jan Eichhorn (0.39 seconds back).

In the first run, Zöggeler set a new track record in 52.443 seconds. Tony Benshoof from USA finished on 7th place (0.784 back) and Bengt Walden in his first race for the Us-team on 9th place (0.823 back).

Quotes

Armin Zöggeler (ITA/Olympic Champion 2002 and 2006)

„It is a lot of fun to slide with these perfect conditions. I’m very glad I have brought down two solid runs without big mistakes. Lake Placid is one of my favourite tracks.”

David Möller (GER/two-time World Champion)

„I’m very glad about the very good result of the whole team of Germany. We have shown that we are not only good starters, but also good sliders. For me it was a good beginning of a new season.”

Jan Eichhorn (GER/bronze medalist 2007)

„This was a super race. The most important fact: I can make some mistakes, but I’m still able to be on top."