Altenberg (pps) Natalie Geisenberger of Germany made it a round dozen wins. At the third stop of the Viessmann Luge World Cup series in Altenberg, the 2012 World bronze medalist celebrated her 12th individual victory. Geisenberger, who earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Olympic Games, defeated teammates Anke Wischnewski (0.123 seconds behind) and Corinna Martini (0.356) to second and third place, respectively.
Tatjana Huefner, Olympic and four-time World Champion as well as defending champion in the Viessmann Luge World Cup series, had to make do with fifth place behind Canadian Alex Gough. The 29-year old from Germany is still waiting for her first victory this season.
Natalie Geisenberger currently holds first place in the overall Viessmann Luge World Cup rankings with 285 points to her credit, ahead of Wischnewski (245) and Gough (200).
Quotes
Natalie Geisenberger (GER / 2010 Olympic bronze medalist, 2012 World bronze medalist)
“I’m really having fun at the moment. I’m greatly enjoying myself. Being on my sled I can’t help myself – I’m grinning all the time. I’ve worked hard during the summer and now I can reap the fruits. Of course it would be great to keep the jersey of the World Cup leader throughout the winter and to replace it later with the one of the World Champion.”
Anke Wischnewski (GER / 2007 World silver medalist)
“Everything’s working out right now. The sled’s set-up is fine, I’ve got the perfect racing line – I’m absolutely happy.”
Corinna Martini (GER / 2012 European bronze medalist)
“The first run wasn’t too good and I’ve made some mistakes in the second. But I’m really happy. My third place is just great.”
Tatjana Huefner (GER / Olympic and four-time World Champion)
“Well, it’s not the end of the world.”
