Places two und three went to Austria
Sigulda (pps) Italy’s Christian Oberstolz/Patrick Gruber celebrated their first Victory of the pre-Olympic season. At the Viessmann Luge World Cup at Sigulda (Latvia) the European Champions 2008 realized their 10th success overall. They won in a total time of one minute 25,582 seconds followed by two doubles from Austria. Second place went to Olympic Champions Andreas Linger/Wolfgang Linger (0,120 seconds back) und followed by Peter Penz/Georg Fischler (0,457 back). It was the best Result ever of the former Junior World Champions.
Mark Grimmette/Brian Martin (0,826 back) finished on 6th place and realized their best result since the bronze Medal at the World 2007 at Igls (Austria).
Quotes
Christian Oberstolz (ITA / European Champion 2008)
„We‘ve been at bit disappointed after the race at Igls. There we realized a track record in the first run but finished at least just on 4th place. Here in Sigulda you have to drive very good."
Andreas Linger (AUT / Olympic Champions 2006)
„We love the track at Sigulda, we won the Worlds at 2003 on this track. We are working very close together in our Team. It is good for all of the three doubles.”
Peter Penz (AUT/ Junior World Champion 2004)
„Super, it’s the first time for us to be on the podium. That’s really great."
