Königssee (pps) Russia’s European Champion Albert Demtschenko celebrated at the Viessmann Luge World Cup at Königssee his first victory of the season. The Silver Medallist from the winter Games at Torino won in a total time of one minute 35,472 seconds. Second place went to Italy’s Olympic Champion Armin Zöggeler (1:35,541) followed by David Möller (1:35,679) from Germany. Stefan Höhener from Switzerland realized the best time in second run and moved from 7th place up to 4th place.
Canada’s Jeff Christie (1:36,099) finished on 10th place followed by Tony Benshoof (1:36.247) from USA.
In the overall standings Zöggeler is still in the lead with 445 points followed bay Möller (375) and Demtschenko (304).

Quotes:

Albert Demtschenko (RUS/Silver Medallists at Turin 2006)
„I’m satisfied. But it took a long time, to win for the first time in this winter.“

David Möller (GER/World Champion 2004)
„I want to be the best in every race. I’m very confident concerning the Worlds at Igls. I like this track.“

Stefan Höhener (SUI)
„Without the mistake in the first run a place on the podium would have been possible. But you have to bring down two solid runs.“