Park City (pps) Germany’s Sylke Otto wrote at the 38th World Championships in Park Cit a small chapter in luge history. After winning her fourth title the Olympic Champion tied with Margit Schumann, who was the first winning four titles (1973, 1974, 1975 and 1977). Sylke Otto captured her fourth title after 2000, 2001 and 2003 in a total time of one minute 28,056 seconds. Silver went to Barbara Niedernhuber (1:28,284) and bronze to (1:28,366). It was fort he sixth time in a row that all medals went to Germany. Fourth place conquered Ashley Hayden (1:28,499) from USA.
Defending Champion Silke Kraushaar, on second place after the first run, was disqualified due to illegal fixing of the runners.

Quotes:

Sylke Otto (GER / four-time World Champion and Olympic Champion 2002)
„I came to park City with beautiful memories. I have just heard that I climbed up to be record holder with titles. Even after the first races of this season I was have sure, that I can do it. “

Barbara Niedernhuber (GER / Olympic Silver Medallist 1998 and 2002)
„I never expected a Silver medal. The night before the race I was forced to change my sledge. It was an advantage that it was getting colder in the evening. “

Anke Wischnewski (GER / Bronze Medallist 2005):
„This is my first medal. I’m satisfied. But my start was not so good and even during the runs I made some small mistakes.”