Turin (pps) Truly sensational television ratings were recorded for the luge decisions as part of the XX. Olympic Winter Games in Turin. Especially well-watched was the decision in men’s singles.
5.5 million viewers watched Armin Zöggeler’s victory on the Italian television station RAI2. This means that every ninth out of 50 million inhabitants of Italy saw the race on television. In Germany, an average number of 8.33 million television viewers watched the final race of Georg Hackl, who ended his career on rank seven after three gold and two silver medals.
The women’s decision, which was won by Sylke Otto, was watched by 6.37 million viewers. Almost five million viewers turned on their television sets for the victory of Austria’s Andreas Linger/Wolfgang Linger in the doubles competition.