Eitberger, von Schleinitz and Rothamel/Rohmeis Nationscup winners
Oberhof (pps) The International Luge Federation (FIL) tested a new event format during the Viessmann Luge World Cup event in Oberhof. All Women, Men and Doubles carried out a “sprint race” with one run that also counts towards the Nations Cup result. All non-seeded lugers have to qualify for the World Cup via the sprint event. According to the results in the sprint event, the World Cup starting positions will be determined for the seeded group as well as the qualified athletes.
Winner of the women’s Nations Cup is Dajana Eitberger (GER) followed by Alexandra Rodionova (RUS) and Carina Schwab (GER). The men’s nations cup won Julian von Schleinitz (GER) followed by Christopher Mazdzer (USA) and Inars Kivlenieks (LAT). Winners at the Doubles are Daniel Rothamel/Chris Rohmeis (GER). Hans Peter Fischnaller/Patrick Schwienbacher (ITA) finished second, Lukaz Broz/Antonin Broz (CZE) third.
Eitberger and Schwab at the women, Loch at the men and Rothamel/Rohmeis at the double as additional starters of the German team are not qualified for the World Cup race.
Winners of the sprint race are Natalie Geisenberger, Felix Loch and Tobias Wendl/Tobias Arlt (all GER).
