Oberhof (pps) The defending World Cup Champion Silke Kraushaar realized her 20th victory in Viessmann Luge World Cup. The bronze medalist from Salt Lake City 2002 won in Oberhof (Germany) in one minute 23,851 followed by her teammates Sylke Otto (1:24,160) and Barbara Niedernhuber (1:24,207). Best Non-German was aus-tria`s Veronika Halder (1:24,449) finishing 4th. On 9th place Ashley Hayden früm USA.
Sylke Otto is in the overall standings in the lead with 285 points followed by Silke Kraushaar (245) and Barbara Niedernhuber (225).

Quotes:

Silke Kraushaar (bronze medalist 2002): „Oberhof is something like my living room. I grew up here, I like it on this track.“

Sylke Otto (Olympiasiegerin): „I have made a big mistake in the first run. So I am not a machine like many people think of me.“

Veronika Halder (Österreich): „I have never been best Non-German. 4th place is my personal best. Great.“

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