Sigulda (pps) Germany’s Olympic Champion Silke Kraushaar celebrated at the season’s opener in Viessmann Luge World Cup her 25th victory. She finished in a total time of one minute 27,680 seconds. Second place went to Sylke Otto (1:27,971) from Germany. Austria’s Sonja Manzenreiter (1:28,680) finished third. Quotes: Silke Kraushaar (GER / Olympic Champion 1998) „It is always good the start the season with a victory. I’m happy with my 25 World Cup victories. Sigulda is one of my favourite’s tracks. “ Sylke Otto (GER/Olympic Champion 2002) „After the operation this summer I’m very glad with this second place in the first race. “ Sonja Manzenreiter (AUT / Two times junior World Champion) „I find not single word. I’m very happy. The pressure with the Olympic qualification is nearly gone. I had a lot of injury last times, but now I can concentrate myself towards the Olympics.”