Altenberg (pps) Germany’s Silke Kraushaar-Pielach hurries from victory to victory in Viessmann Luge World Cup. The Olympic Champion from Nagano 1998 celebrated at Altenberg her 6th success in 7th race of the season and the 34th overall.
The World Champion from 2004 won in a total time of one minute 48,999 seconds followed by her team-mates Natalie Geisenberger (1:49,354), Anke Wischnewski (1:49,486) und Tatjana Hüfner (1:49,571).
Natalie Geisenberger, the Juniors World Champion, celebrated a perfect debut in Viessmann World Cup. On 8th place after the first run she climbed up to place 2 with the best time of the second run.
Quotes:

Silke Kraushaar-Pielach (Olympic Champion 1998)
“I knew at the start of the second run, that this may be a little bit difficult. But I’m in the best shape of my life.”

Natalie Geisenberger (juniors World Champion 2005)
“I can’t find nay words. I’m really happy. Now I go the junior’s worlds at Cesana. We will see, what is going to happen with the Worlds at Igls.”

Anke Wischnewski (Bronze Medallist at the Worlds 2005)
“I’m very satisfied with both runs. This result gives me a lot of hope for the Worlds at Igls.”