Oberhof (pps) Russia`s Albert Demtschenko celebrated his first success in Viessmann Luge World Cup. The Fifth of the olympic Wintergames 2002 in Salt Lake City won IN Oberhof (Germany) in one minute 29,859 seconds followed by Austria`s Markus Kleinheinz (1:29,976) and Italy`s Olympic Champion Armin Zöggeler (1:30,062). Adam Heidt (USA) finished 16th in one minute 31,250 seconds. In the overall world cup Kleinheinz is still in the lead (255 points) followed by Hackl (220), Zöggeler (212) and Demtschenko (204).

Quotes:

Albert Demtschenko (fifth of olympic winter games) „I´m very happy. this is the big-gest success for me. Finally I finished two runs very well.”

Markus Kleinheinz (Austria): „Second once more. But never mind, i`m very satisfied. I`m still in the lead in the overall standings.“

Armin Zöggeler (Olympiasieger): „it is remarcable: there is no german athlet on the podium, even oberhof is their home track. Being third, I am very happy.”

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