Mainz (pps) The 7th Viessmann Luge World Cup held in Altenberg last weekend, achieved excellent television ratings. More than three million viewers watched the men’s singles competition, which had been reduced to one run, on the German public rights television channel ZDF. On Sunday, 3.09 million viewers watched, representing a market share of 16.3 per cent.

The decision in doubles, which was seen by 2.44 million viewers, achieved a market share of almost 20 per cent. During the women’s singles race, 2.44 million viewers watched, representing a market share of 17.2 per cent.

The Suzuki Challenge Cup held on Friday was broadcasted live during one and a half hours, achieving a market share of almost ten per cent.