Nagano (pps) History can repeat itself. In 1998 Silke Karaushaar first won the national german title, then the European Championships and finally olympic gold in Nagano. Now she fulfilled once more all conditions. At the 37th World Championsships she won gold for the very first time.br> Silke Kraushaar, only fourth after the first run, set in the second run a new track record (49,744 seconds) and finally won in a total time one minute 39,611. Barbara Niedernhuber took the silver medal (1:39,653). Bronze went to Sylke Otto (1:39,860). USA`s Ashely Hayden finished on 6th place, best result ever for her.

Quotes:

Silke Kraushaar (GER), Olympic Champion 1998:
„Now the collection of title is complete. Even having won eyerything, you can win in luge, I`m still motivated. My next goals are the Olympic Wintergames 2006 in Torino. I want to send a special Thank you to my coach Bernie Glass, who is doing always an excellent job.”

Barbara Niedernhuber (GER), Olympic Silver Medalist 1998 and 2002:
„I`m satisfied with silver because the races in the World cup went not so well. Tonight will be a big party for me.”

Sylke Otto (GER), Olympic Champion 2002:
„My goal was to win a medal. I have fulfilled this goal. But I´m a little bit angry, because I made a mistake in every run. “