Königssee (pps) While Sylke Otto (1:36,488) captured at the Viessmann Luge World Cup at Königssee (GER) her 36th victory, second placed teammate Tatjana Hüfner (1:36,984) picked up the third Olympic spot in the German team. Third place went to Silke Kraushaar (1:37036). It was the 62nd victory for Germany in a row. Silke Kraushaar is still in the lead in the overall standings with 525 points followed by Sylke Otto (455) and Tatjana Hüfner (394).
Sylke Otto (Olympic Champion 2002)
„I’m really proud. Königssee is no not one of my favorite tracks. I’m happy that Tatjana Hüfner made it to the Olympic team; she is in the same club as I. But she is really good. “
Tatjana Hüfner (Silver Medalist at the Europeans 2004)
„I just talked to the national coach. And he told me that I made it to the Olympic team. Right now I can’t believe it. “
Silke Kraushaar (Olympic Champion 1998)
„We prepared our sleds for cold temperatures. And I was surprised that it was not so cold we expected.”