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Sunday, December 19, 2010
20th World Cup victory for Patrick Pigneter
With his 20th World Cup victory Patrick Pigneter (ITA) tied Anton Blasbichler's (ITA) record – also 20 victories in World Cup. The Italian Pigneter was fastest in the second run and could gain two ranks and won (anniversary victory). Pigneter: "In the first run a made a mistake and I crashed into the boards – in my 'favorite' curve … Today I wasn't the one to be chased. An exceptional situation." The Italian managed it very well. „I couldn't believe that this was enough but: I am happy …" Concerning his anniversary victory Pigneter answered relaxed, „I don't know how often I have already won. That's not that important."
Second, like yesterday: Rober Batkowski (AUT). The Austrian was very happy about his second places. "Of course I am very satisfied with the season's kick-off in Novouralsk. Last year it wasn't easy for me and therefore I am delighted to go back to Austria with 170 points in overall World Cup. 16 hundredths behind: Gernot Schwab (AUT), leader after the first competition run. Schwab: "The first run was very good. It's good to know that I can still be that fast. I changed my material a little bit and it worked quite well. The second run wasn't that good. Annoying, but I am happy that I am still on the podium."
Perfect kick-off for Ekatharina Lavrentjeva
Ekatharina Lavrentjeva (RUS) also won the second World Cup race in Novouralsk. In her homeland she had two good runs "but they weren't perfect", she said. "I am not yet in a good shape but on flat tracks it doesn't really matter. In Europe the tracks are faster and therefore I have to train a lot. But now I am very happy."
"Only" second in the second race: Melanie Batkowski (AUT). "The race was fine today. Both runs were not perfect but the finish times were still pleasant." Third place – It couldn't be different in Novouralsk – Renate Gietl (ITA). "I don't really care. Sixth race and sixth time rank 3. I don't like the track so much and a third place is okay. And also my finish times were quite good", the Italian said.
Home victory for Porshnev/Lazarev in the second Doubles World Cup
The Russian duo Pavel Porshnev and Ivan Lazarev celebrated – after rank 2 in the first World Cup – a victory in the second competition and repeated their results from last year – In 2009 they also became second and first in the Doubles. "We are very happy, it is great to win here in Russia", they said smiling.
Second behind the Russian duo: Patrick Pigneter and Florian Clara (ITA). After the victory in the first World Cup competition they only became second. "We made mistakes in both runs but we take 185 points for the overall World Cup with us. And that's great", Clara said. Third place: the second Russian duo Aleksandr Egorov and Petr Popov.
World Cup 2010/11 will be continued with the competitions in Gsies (ITA) from January 14th - 16th, 2011.
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Pigneter and Lavrentjeva win first singles races
Second World Cup competition, second victory. Patrick Pigneter (ITA) also won the men's singles race, was leader after the first run and made the second a "safety run". His first comment: "I am really surprised that it worked so well for me. In the first run I still made some mistakes and the training runs also weren't perfect. It seems as if I can grow a lot in the race." Despite the mistakes Pigneter was the fastest in the first run – the second one was "just a 'safety run'. I often lost a race because I risked too much. That's why I became more cautious." Pigneter already celebrated his third victory in Novouralsk and continued his successes at the end of last season (victories in Latzfons and Garmisch). Second behind Pigneter: Robert Batkowski (AUT) who hadn't been on the podium since January 2009 (third in Umhausen). He finished on the podium for the 16th time. Third athlete on the podium: Michael Scheikl (AUT) who was very happy about his top-3-result after a bad season. "I am very satisfied because last year it was very difficult for me. Tomorrow I would like to repeat today's good result or grow a little bit."
In the women's single also the odds-on favorite became first: Ekatharina Lavrentjeva (RUS) won – like last year – the first World Cup competition of the season in her homeland. Lavrentjeva was very happy after the race. "That was a good start into the season for me and I am delighted about it. The first race is very important for me. The people at the track encouraged me." She was the fastest in both runs and won easily. Second and third place: Melanie Batkowski (AUT) and Renate Gietl (ITA). Melanie Batkowski became second in Novouralsk – already for the third time. And the other two competitions were won by the Austrian athlete. Her plans for tomorrow's second World Cup competition: "This year we started exactly the same way as last year – Ekatharina won and I finished second and then, in the second race, it was just the other way round. And this might happen again this year … Today my second run was quite okay and that's a good feeling for tomorrow", Batkowski was already looking forward to the revenge. Third place: for the fifth time in the fifth race in Novouralsk: Renate Gietl. "It seems as if the third place was dedicated for me but I am not satisfied. It is very difficult to win the overall World Cup if you become "only" third here in Russia. Melanie and Ekatharina are too constant", Gietl said after the race. "The flat track is not one of my favorites but I am happy about my finish times because I could close the gap between the two girls and me."
On Sunday, the second World Cup races – Doubles, singles Women and Men – will take place.
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Edith Steinkellner
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Victory for Pigneter/Clara (ITA) in the first Doubles World Cup in Novouralsk (RUS)
Patrick Pigneter and Florian Clara (ITA) celebrated their first victory in the new season in the first Doubles World Cup – and were the fastest in both runs. The Italian duo already celebrated its 16th World Cup victory. "We are very happy with this successful start of the season – especially after our big mistake at the start", Patrick Pigneter explained after the race. Pigneter: "The starting area was frozen and I slept when we started." Therefore, their start was very slow and yet they had the fastest intermediate time after 24 seconds. Also Florian Clara was happy about the victory and said, "That's a good kick-off for us and we are now looking forward to the second race on Sunday." Last year they had bad luck in the second race and made a big mistake in the second run. "Of course we try to avoid such a mistake this year", the Italians confirm.
The Russian duo Pavel Porshnev and Ivan Lazarev became second – last year and also now, after the first race: rank 2 in overall World Cup behind Pigneter/Clara. Porshnev/Lazarev were third after the first run. With a fast second run they passed by Christian Schatz and Gerhard Mühlbacher (AUT). Ivan Lazarev: "We are very satisfied with the race. It's a good feeling to be on the podium here in Russia."
On Saturday, December 11th, 2010, World Cup will be continued with the first women's and men's races.
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World Cup Opening 2010/11 at the Urals
With two races right at the border between Europe and Asia the new World Cup season on natural track. Novouralsk/Yekaterinburg (RUS) is already venue of the World Cup opening for the second time. And like last year, the season starts with a double World Cup. From December 9th - 12th the athletes are racing for the first points. For the athletes Russia is already the first highlight of the season because a third of all World Cup points is available there. Novouralsk offers a very special atmosphere. The track in Novouralsk (70 km north of Yekaterinburg) has been reconstructed only some years ago is now ready for the Opening of the 19th World Cup season.
Also ready: all athletes and especially the overall World Cup winners Patrick Pigneter (ITA), Ekatharina Lavrentjeva (RUS) and Patrick Pigneter's partner in double seater Florian Clara (ITA). On the whole, 16 nations will be on the start this season, in Russia up to eight nations will compete in the first World Cup races. In the men's event Patrick Pigneter will be chased, just like in the past years. His first challengers: Thomas Schopf (AUT) who won both World Cup races in Russia last year, Gernot Schwab (AUT) who became second in overall World Cup 2009/10 and Anton Blasbichler (ITA) and Thomas Kammerlander (AUT). In the women's event Renate Gietl (ITA), reigning World Champion, and Melanie Batkowski, last year second and first place in Novouralsk, will be Ekatharina Lavrentjeva's (RUS) first challengers. Melanie Batkowski especially likes the track at Ural. She celebrated both World Cup victories of her career there and wasn't ranked worse than second in each of the four World Cup races in Novouralsk. Titleholder in Russia in the double seaters' competition: Patrick Pigneter and Florian Clara (ITA) and Pavel Porshnev and Ivan Lazarev (RUS). Christian und Andreas Schopf (AUT) – third in overall World Cup – want to continue their successful season finish (victory in Garmisch-Partenkirchen). An exciting kick-off is guaranteed.
FIL and Würz Energy are ready for the World Cup on Natural Track 2010/11
The World Cup winter is ready to take off. On Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, the President of the International Luge Federation, Josef Fendt, opened the World Cup season 2010/11 with the traditional kick-off press conference. Highlight: the presentation of the new main sponsor Würz Energy. "We are delighted that we could gain Würz Energy as title sponsor for the World Cup on natural track and we are proud of this cooperation. I also want to thank all our sponsors – Zauner, Trenker and Aqotec – who will still support us", Josef Fendt, President of the FIL, and Vice-President Alfred Jud – responsible for marketing and TV – emphasized. The contract with Würz Energy was signed for two years. The German company works as provider for renewable energy. "The athletes on natural track as well as our company emphasize on nature. That's a very important common value on which our cooperation is based", Würz Energy Executive Vice President Theo-Josef Beisch said, describing the cooperation.
The kick-off for the Würz Energy World Cup on natural track takes place in Novouralsk/Ekaterinburg (RUS) – and the season starts with a double World Cup. From December 9th - 12th the athletes are racing for their first points. The Austrian athlete Florian Batkowski is looking forward to the first World Cup races: "Russia is already the first highlight of the season. The atmosphere is very special and the low temperatures are a challenge for all athletes." Russia and the FIL are ready, the track which has been reconstructed only some years ago in Novouralsk (70 km north of Ekaterinburg) is prepared – for the opening of the 19th World Cup season. FIL President Josef Fendt promises, "We will have excellent conditions in Russia – Novouralsk is very eager to support the World Cup on natural track." Novouralsk has already been venue of last year's kick-off for an exciting season. The further World Cup destinations this winter will be: Gsies (ITA), Kindberg (AUT) und Unterammergau (GER). The World Cup finals of this season will take place in Olang (ITA) – venue of the FIL European Championships 2008 and World Championships in 2000. From February 25th - 27th, 2011, the athletes will race for the last World Cup points for the overall World Cup and for the crystal globes.
The total highlight of the season: the World Championships in Umhausen (AUT) from January 26th - 30th, 2011. The WCH-venue is well prepared, final adjustments are underway. Ten years have gone by since Austria hosted FIL World Championships on natural track the last time. Renate Gietl (ITA), reigning World Champion and title defender could win the silver medal in 2001 already. The further reigning World Champions are Patrick Pigneter (ITA) in the men's single event as well as together with his congenial partner Florian Clara (ITA) in the doubles' event. Patrick Pigneter is looking forward to the World Cup and the World Championships. "Officials, athletes, fans, they are all looking forward to the beginning of the World Cup and of course to the World Championships in Ötztal (AUT). I am already very excited about the Championships in Umhausen. I am sure, it will be a very special experience."
Additionally to the six World Cup races and the World Championships in Umhausen there are two more important events: FIL World Junior Championships in Laas (ITA) and FIL Youth Games in St. Sebastian (AUT).
Friday, May 14, 2010
Natural Track Luge Athletes of the Season
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At the end of April, the Aqotec natural track luge athletes of the past season were chosen in Landeck. As last year, the election was organized by Sportarena TV together with World Cup presenter Aqotec. The jury, which consisted of various sports journalists and representatives of the International Luge Federation (FIL) and sponsors, again elected Italy's Patrick Pigneter as athlete of the season. Pigneter was elected in men's singles as well as in doubles, together with his partner Florian Clara. In men's singles, he won ahead of the two Austrians Thomas Kammerlander and Thomas Schopf. As already in 2009, Russia's Ekatharina Lavrentjewa won the election of the female athlete of the season. Second place went to Renate Gietl (ITA), and third place to Austria's Melanie Batkowski. Evelin Lanthaler (ITA), this year's Junior World Champion, won the election of the „Rookie of the Year", ahead of Alex Gruber and Kaj Johnson from Canada.
Results of the election of the Aqotec natural track luge athletes of the 2009/2010 season:
Men's singles
1. Patrick Pigneter (ITA) – World Champion, European Champion, Overall World Cup champion 09/10
2. Thomas Kammerlander (AUT) – Deputy World Champion, Deputy European Champion, 1st Team European Championships 2010,
3. Thomas Schopf (AUT) – Two-time World Cup winner 2009/2010
Women's singles
1. Ekatharina Lavrentjewa (Rus) – European Champion, Overall World Cup Champion 2009/10
2. Renate Gietl (ITA) – World Champion, 2nd Overall World Cup 2009/10
3. Melanie Batkowski (AUT) – 3rd Overall World Cup 2009/10, 1st Team European Championships 2010
Doubles
1. Pigneter/Clara (ITA) – World Champions, European Champions – Overall World Cup Champions 2009/10
2. Schopf/Schopf (AUT) – 3rd Overall World Cup 2009/10, 1st Team European Championships 2010
3. Porshnev/Lazarev (RUS) – 2nd Overall World Cup 2009/10
Rookie of the Year
1. Evelyn Lanthaler (ITA) – Women – 4th Overall World Cup 2009/10, Junior World Champion
2. Alex Gruber (ITA) – Men – 9th Overall World Cup 2009/10, 2nd European Championships Team
3. Kaj Johnson (Can) – Men – various top 10 ranks World Cup 09/10
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
FIL Sport and Technical Commission Meetings
Meetings of FIL Expert Commissions
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Preparations for the FIL Congress in Sochi St.Leonhard/Austria (pps) The main focus of the meetings of the Expert Commissions of the International Luge Federation (FIL), which were held this past weekend in St. Leonhard near Salzburg (Austria), was the preparation for the world federation's 58th Congress. The Congress will take place in Sochi, Russia, in June. In the meetings, the International Luge Regulations (IRO) proved to be a solid basis for the staging of competitions because numerous motions for changes submitted by National Federations did not receive a two-third majority, which is required for the motions to be submitted to the Congress. Besides this, the four Expert Commissions artificial track (sport and technical affairs) and natural track (sport and technical affairs) reviewed the Olympic season. Furthermore, the event schedule for the coming season was discussed, which is expected to receive final approval by the Executive Board at the beginning of May.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
FIL News Bulletin - Werner Kropsch
Mailing to:
FIL Executive Board, Honorary Members NFs / Other officials
April 14, 2010
It is with profound regret that we inform you that the Vice President Sport Natural Track Werner Kropsch died on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 after a long disease.
The international luge sport has not only lost an outstandingly committed sport official, but also a very dear friend.
A memorial service and the funeral will take place in the Ceremonie Hall 1 of the:
Hauptfriedhof, Goldegger Straße 52,
3100 St. Pölten
Wednesday
April 21, 2010, at 14:00.
Condolence address:
Ingrid Kropsch
Kollerbergweg 47
3100 St. Pölten
ÖSTERREICH
Best regards,
Hartmut Kardaetz
FIL Executive Director
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FIL Executive Board, Honorary Members NFs / Other officials
April 14, 2010
It is with profound regret that we inform you that the Vice President Sport Natural Track Werner Kropsch died on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 after a long disease.
The international luge sport has not only lost an outstandingly committed sport official, but also a very dear friend.
A memorial service and the funeral will take place in the Ceremonie Hall 1 of the:
Hauptfriedhof, Goldegger Straße 52,
3100 St. Pölten
Wednesday
April 21, 2010, at 14:00.
Condolence address:
Ingrid Kropsch
Kollerbergweg 47
3100 St. Pölten
ÖSTERREICH
Best regards,
Hartmut Kardaetz
FIL Executive Director
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
FIL aqotec World Cup Natural Track Luge - Garmisch (GER) - Final Results
FIL aqotec WORLD CUP
NATURAL TRACK LUGE
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
26th – 28th February 2010
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER)
World Cup Finale in a shortened version
Pigneter (ITA), Lavrentjeva (RUS) and Pigneter/Clara (ITA) win overall World Cup
One run for each category on a shortened track was all that could be held on a severely damaged track after rain and warm weather had played their foul game. The difficult conditions were a challenge for each athlete, but eventually the top favourites were winning again.
Only Patrick Pigneter could keep Germany's Marcus Grausam from winning his second career World Cup race. Pigneter succeeded for the 18th time and tied Gerhard Pilz's 18 wins in the eternal winning lists, but the hero of the moment was definitely Marcus Grausam. "I am always fast here in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, also when we had the German Championships here. I am glad that I could exhibit the good performance in the World Cup, too. Of course it was an advantage to have a lower starting number as the track became worse over the time", said Grausam, who celebrated his first win in Triesenberg (LIE) in the winter of 2003/04. "I do not know why it took me so long to get back on the podium. But now I know that I still have it in me and I know what the hard work in summer is for." Even serial winner Pigneter was happy for the German: "I am glad for him and it is good for the sport when more nations can win. I personally had a great run today. I could feel it on the track already that I was fast. The people here in Garmisch did an awesome job preparing the track and I was sure that the track would be ok, so I attacked fully."
Italy's shooting start Alex Gruber finished third: "I could gain a lot of experience in the European Cup, this has helped me today. I also watch the experienced athletes in my team and they help me. My goal is to perform constantly on a high level and one day I want to become World Champion, but I know that next year is too soon for me."
In the overall ranking, where people were basically fighting for the spots behind Pigneter, Thomas Schopf (AUT) secured second place. Gernot Schwab (AUT) was the luckier in the fight for the third place. Even though Anton Blasbichler (ITA) finished the final race two positions ahead of Schwab, he finished the season one point behind.
In the Women's event Reate Gietl (ITA) still had a tiny chance to win the overall World Cup, but to do so she would have needed to beat her eternal rival Ekatharina Lavrentjeva (RUS). The Russian defended her leading position and managed to win the World Cup Series for the seventh time in her career. "I did not know that Renate had such an excellent run. I just started my own run and focused on myself. I made a mistake in the middle part, but overall it was a good run. My tough competition with Renate throughout the season was really exciting but also very exhausting", said Lavrentjeva and already knows her next goal: "The World Championships in Austria next year is my big goal and I will work hard for that."
Runner up Renate Gietl has different goals: "I am reigning World Champion, so this is not my number one goal. I have been second in the overall world cup so many times, next year I want to move up one step," said Gietl, and: "I am not disappointed about the second place, just a little bit sad, because it was so close. The race between us was always a matter of hundredths, this time I have lost. My chances were small to begin with as it would have needed someone ranked between us. I tried my best and the result was a second place, this is not bad. I think I already lost the world cup in Russia where I finished third in both races. This is a track which I really do not like."
Back on the podium was Melanie Batkowski(AUT): "In the overall ranking my third place was pretty much secured and I had no chance to become any better. So I am satisfied with my result. I had small minor flaws, but altogether it was ok. I was too slow in the finish part, I lost all my speed. But it was a good ending of the season."
In a perfect mix of sliding skills and right choice of equipment, the brothers Christian and Andreas Schopf (AUT) achieved their first and long overdue World Cup win: "We knew that we could be fast under these weather conditions and so we did not try a lot of different things. We just relied on our equipment and skills. The track is steep with narrow turns and this is what we like. So the season found its perfect ending even though the run was not perfect", said Christian, the younger brother whose name can be found in the eternal result books, too. Andreas already won three world cups when he was racing with his cousin Wolfgang. "When we saw our time we actually did not think that this would be good enough to beat Pigneter. That eventually it was good enough is of course fantastic! The Russians were also dangerous, but after Pigneter/Clara were behind us we really speculated with winning. We have been racing together for four years and this is our first win."
Runner up for a change were Patrick Pigneter/Florian Clara (ITA) who had no troubles winning the overall ranking: "It was very difficult today because we had to finish top five to beat the Russians. So we had to attack but without too much risk. We did well, we could not win the race, but that's ok. It was very difficult for me today to switch mentally from single seater to double and build up concentration again. I am very tired now and happy that the season is over, but tonight it is time to party."
With their first season podium finish achieved, Christian Schatz/Gerhard Mühlbacher (AUT) would have been happy with some more races: "We started using a new sled this season. Until now all we did was test and adjust equipment. Now we have everything perfect and the season is over, but at least it is a happy end."
Final Results Women (15):
1. Ekatharina LAVRENTJEVA (RUS), 0:49,01
2. Renate GIETL (ITA), 0:49,07
3. Melanie BATKOWSKI (AUT), 0:49,47
4. Evelin LANTHALER (ITA), 0:49,51
5. Alexandra OBRIST (ITA), 0:49,83
6. Melanie SCHWARZ (ITA), 0:50,22
7. Marlies WAGNER (AUT), 0.50,62
8. Michaela MAURER (GER), 0:50,73
9. Katrin MLADEK (AUT), 0:50,73
10. Ludmila ASTRAMOVISH (RUS), 0:51,33
11. Veronika NACHMANN (GER), 0:51,71
12. Nina BUCINEL (SLO), 0:52,07
Final Results Men (30):
1. Patrick PIGNETER (ITA), 0:47,78
2. Marcus GRAUSAM (GER), 0:48,31
3. Alex GRUBER (ITA), 0:48,56
4. Anton BLASBICHLER (ITA), 0:48,63
5. Stefan GRUBER (ITA), 0:48,82
6. Gernot SCHWAB (AUT), 0:48,87
7. Florian BREITENBERGER (ITA), 0:48,90
8. Robert BATKOWSKI (AUT), 0:48,91
9. Michael SCHEIKL (AUT), 0:48,95
10. Georg MAURER (GER), 0:49,05
10. Thomas KAMMERLANDER (AUT), 0:49,05
12. Björn KIERSPEL (GER), 0:49,25
Final Results Doubles (11):
1. Christian SCHOPF/Thomas SCHOPF (AUT), 0:52,07
2. Patrick PIGNETER/Florian CLARA (ITA), 0:52,18
3. Christian SCHATZ/Gerhard MÜHLBACHER (AUT), 0:52,38
4. Pavel PORSHNEV/Ivan LAZAREV (RUS), 0:52,72
5. Andrzej LASZCZAK/Damian WANICZEK (POL), 0:53,07
6. Bjoern KIERSPEL/Christian WICHAN (GER), 0:53,10
7. Florian BREITENBERGER/David MAIR (ITA), 0:53,74
8. Thomas SCHOPF/Andreas SCHOEPF (AUT), 0:53,78
aqotec World Cup Final Ranking (after deduction of drop result)
Women:
1. Ekatharina LAVRENTJEVA (RUS) 470
2. Renate GIETL (ITA) 440
3. Melanie BATKOWSKI (AUT) 385
4. Evelin LANTHALER (ITA) 315
5. Marlies WAGNER (AUT) 271
6. Melanie SCHWARZ (ITA) 205
7. Alexandra OBRIST (ITA) 202
8. Ludmila ASTRAMOVISH (RUS) 184
9. Veronika NACHMANN (GER) 180
10. Tina UNTERBERGER (AUT) 175
11.Olga SIDOROVA (RUS) 170
12. Michaela MAURER (GER) 169
Men:
1. Patrick PIGNETER (ITA) 470
2. Thomas SCHOPF (AUT) 321
3. Gernot SCHWAB (AUT) 296
4. Anton BLASBICHLER (ITA) 295
5. Thomas KAMMERLANDER (AUT) 291
6. Rudi RESCH (ITA) 288
7. Stefan GRUBER (ITA) 239
8. Hannes CLARA (ITA) 224
9. Alex GRUBER (ITA) 217
10. Robert BATKOWSKI (AUT) 207
11. Michael SCHEIKL (AUT) 183
12. Gerald KAMMERLANDER (AUT) 168
13. Ziga PAGON (SLO) 156
14. Georg MAURER (GER) 135
14. Marcus GRAUSAM (GER) 135
16. Kaj JOHNSON (CAN) 130
36. John GIBSON (CAN) 40
Doubles:
1. Patrick PIGNETER/Florian CLARA (ITA) 485
2. Pavel PORSHNEV/Ivan LAZAREV (RUS) 415
3. Christian SCHOPF/Andreas SCHOPF (AUT) 375
4. Andrzej LASZCZAK/Damian WANICZEK (POL) 305
5. Christian SCHATZ/Gerhard MÜHLBACHER (AUT) 290
6. Aleksandr EGEROV/Petr POPOV (RUS) 286
7. Björn KIERSPEL/Christian WICHAN (GER) 212
8. Thomas KAMMERLANDER/Christoph REGENSBURGER (AUT) 197
Chris Karl
FIL Media Service
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Friday, February 26, 2010
FIL aqotec Natural Track World Cup - Garmisch (GER) - Program Change
Press Information, Friday, Feb 27,2010
New Schedule for Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER)
Due to weather conditions the program for the aqotec World Cup final on Natural Track had to be changed.
As discussed in the team captain's meeting following the singles training runs. The doubles' training had to be cancelled due to track conditions and the singles race will be started tomorrow, Saturday, at 8am with one run for women and men. After that the Technical Delegate and the chief of track will decide whether and when a second run for the singles will be held.
The doubles will in any case conclude the event as due to their heavier weight the track will not allow any further runs after their race. Because of last night's rain and the warm temperatures the track has become very soft and subject to damage from sleds.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
FIL aqotec World Cup Natural Track Luge - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER)
NATURAL TRACK LUGE
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26th – 28th February 2010
World Cup show-down in host city of 1936 Olympic Games
It seems like most decisions have already been made before the aqotec World Cup has its final race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER). Each athlete can drop their result with the least points for the calculation of the points total, but the final race cannot be dropped – this rule might lead to some surprises in the final ranking.
Regardless, Patrick Pigneter (ITA) will likely win the overall World Cup for the fifth consecutive time as Thomas Schopf (AUT) who started so well this winter, would have to catch up more than 100 points in one race. In theory this is possible only if Schopf wins and Pigneter does not score at all, but this is not very likely considering Pineter's performance in the past. Except for one crash last year, Pigneter has never been finished worse than third, The real fight will be for the second and third places between Thomas Schopf, Rudi Resch (ITA), Thomas Kammerlander (AUT), Anton Blasbichler (ITA) and last but not least Gernot Schwab (AUT). There are five athletes who can reach the podium. Due to his injury, Gernot Schwab missed one race, so he will score full points in the final (the missed race being his drop result).
In the doubles event Russia's Pavel Porshnev/Ivan Lazarev are in the lead, but this does not really mean much as Patrick Pigneter/Florian Clara (ITA) could win four races so far. They crashed in one race, so this will be their drop result. If they win again in
The women's race will reveal whether Ekatharina Lavrentjeva (RUS) will win the overall world cup for the seventh total and and fifth consecutive time, or if Renate Gietl (ITA) will win it for the second time in their careers. Lavrentjeva won the last world cup race held in
The aqotec World Cup in
Track Info:
Length: 1100 m
Start Elevation: 890m
Finish Elevation: 737m
Difference: 153m
Average Descent: 14,7%
Program in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
Friday, Feb 26, 2010:
afterwards: 1st competition run doubles
afterwards: 1st competition run women
afterwards: 2nd competition run women
Chris Karl
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