Igls (pps) The name of the Viessmann World Cup Champion in Luge 2003-2004 is Armin Zöggeler.
Italy`s Olympic Champion won this titel for the 4th time after second place at the Viessmann Luge World Cup at Igls/Austria behind Germany`s Georg Hackl.
Hackl realized his second victory of the season in a total time of 1:38,050 seconds followed by Zöggeler (1:38,001). Third Place went to Germany`s David Möller (1:38,345) followed by USA`s Tony Benshoof (1:38,421).
One week before the World Cup final at Königssee (Germany) Zöggeler leads the Overall World Cup with 586 points followed by Hackl (475) and Möller (471). On 4th place is Benshoof with 414 points.
Georg Hackl (GER):
"The second run was nearly perfect. It is a lot of fun for me, to show, that I`m very good even in the age of 37. As time goes by I`ve learned to live with some people, who critisized myself.”
Armin Zöggeler (ITA):
„The victory in the Overall World Cups means a lot for me, I`m very satisfied. In second run I only have had the goal to be in front of David Möller to make the victory perfect. I didn`t expect to win the World Cup title already at Igls. One of my next goals is to become the recodwinner in men`s single."
David Möller (GER)
„Third place is okay.In the last six races i have been always on the podium, only in Park I was fourth. It is not a shame to be beaten by such famous athlets like Georg Hackl and Armin Zöggeler. I`m still the best of the rest.“