Sigulda (pps) Germany`s Silke Kraushaar has won the season`s opener in Viessmann Luge World Cup in Sigulda (Latvia). The Olympic Champion from 1998 in Nagano realized her 22nd victory in 1 minute 26,452 seconds. Olympic and World Champion Sylke Otto from Germany finished second (1 minute 26,579) in front of Austria`s Veronika Halder ( 1 minute 26,955). U.S.A`s Brenna Margol finished in 1 minute 27, 805 seconds on 9th place.

Quotes:

Silke Kraushaar (Olympic Champion 1998):
"This was a good start into the season. I think all the winter there will be a close race between Sylke Otto and myself. But the other girls are better than last season. "

Sylke Otto (Olympic Champion and World Champion 2000, 2001 and 2002): "Even with the second place I am very satisfied. I believe one of us Silke Kraushaar or myself, will win most of the races this winter. "

Veronika Halder (Austria):
"This is my best result ever. In sommer I improved the start. I am very happy to be better than Anna Orlova from Latvia on her hometrack. "