Sonneberg (pps) In the 2006/2007 season, Silke Kraushaar, 1998 Olympic gold medalist, will compete under the name of Silke Kraushaar-Pielach. In her home town of Sonneberg, the title holder in the Viessmann World Cup and 2006 Olympic silver medalist in Turin married the self-employed businessman Michael Pielach.

The couple got married on July 7, 2006, at the civil registry office in Sonneberg; several hours later, they also received the benediction of the church. Afterwards, there was a joyous celebration at the Hotel „Schlossberg" in Sonneberg; fireworks held after dinner surely represented the highlight of the celebration.