Altenberg (pps) Russia`s Albert Demtschenko celebrated his second victory at the Viessmann Luge World Cup. Two years after his first victory in Oberhof (GER) he repeated this success in Sigulda (Latvia). Demtschenko won in a total time of one minute 36,412 seconds followed by Latvia`s Martins Rubenis (1:38,647) and Austria`s Markus Kleinheinz (1:38,705). Albert Demtschenko took the lead with 185 points in the overall standings followed by Kleinheinz (175 points).

Quotes:

Albert Demtschenko (RUS / Silver Medalist at the Europeans 1996)
„I`m totally happy. After the victory in Challenge Cup I was very nervous. This track here is a small advantage for me, because it is something like a hometrack for me. We tried to improve from last year.”

Martins Rubenis (LAT / Silver Medalist of the World Championships 2003)
„I`m in very good shape and mentaly much stronger than the years before. My new sled is really fast.”

Markus Kleinheinz (AUT / Overall World Cup Champion 2003)
„The track was very bumpy. But I think this makes our sport more interessting for the spectators.”