Oberhof (pps) Italy’s Christian Oberstolz/Patrick Gruber prevented at the. Viessmann Luge World Cup at Oberhof the record victory of Patric Leitner/Alexander Resch. Capturing the 3rd success of the season the two Italians are now once more in the lead in the overall standings, together with Leitner/Resch. Both added so far 555 points.
Oberstolz/Gruber won in a total time 1:27,373 minutes followed bay Leitner/Resch (1:27,483) and their team-mates Gerhard Plankensteiner/Oswald Haselrieder (1:27,550).

Quotes:

Patric Leitner (Olympic Champion 2002)
„Without Oberstolz/Gruber everything would be perfect for use. But they are very strong rivals. „

Christian Oberstolz (Bronze Medallists at the Europeans 2006) „Last year we lost the overall title on this track. For this reason is very good to win at Oberhof.”

Gerhard Plankensteiner (Bronze Medallist at the Olympics 2006) „We are satisfied. Compared with Leitner/Resch and Oberstolz/Gr
uber a third place is okay. “