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2016/2017 FIL World Cup – Women’s Luge – Race 2

December 3, 2016 ken 0

From Lake Placid, USA In the 2015 women’s luge race in Lake Placid, the United States swept the podium and placed four women in the top seven. Coming into the 2016 event, there were lofty […]

2016/2017 IBSF World Cup – Two-Man Bobsled – Race 1

December 2, 2016 ken 0

From Whistler, CAN Francesco Friedrich picked up right where he left off in the 2015/2016 season, winning in Whistler. The German was the quickest in both heats, and despite one close call out of 50/50, […]

2016/2017 IBSF World Cup – Women’s Skeleton – Race 1

December 2, 2016 ken 0

From Whistler, CAN Elisabeth Vathje came into her third year on the IBSF World Cup looking for the form that she showed in her rookie season. After a very forgettable second season Vathje came back […]

2016/2017 FIL World Cup – Men’s Luge – Race 2

December 2, 2016 ken 0

From Lake Placid, USA Tucker West burst onto the scene two seasons ago, coming out of nowhere to win in Lake Placid. In the 2016/2017 race, the American was considered a favorite and over two […]

2016/2017 FIL World Cup – Doubles Luge – Race 2

December 2, 2016 ken 0

From Lake Placid, USA The team of Toni Eggert & Sascha Benecken have Lake Placid’s number. The German team put down the fastest run in both heats despite what looked to be a bumpy start […]