February 2020 - Sliding on Ice

Berreiter Wins 2nd Gold, Taubitz Takes World Cup Title

February 29, 2020 ken 0

From Königssee, GER Feb. 29, 2020 – Anna Berreiter won her second FIL World Cup race of the season, beating out teammate and new World Cup champion Julia Taubitz in the process.

Nico Walther Overnight Leader in Altenberg

February 29, 2020 ken 0

From Altenberg, GER Feb. 29, 2020 – In the men’s skeleton race earlier in the week, the podium was separated by just .05. The 4-man bobsled race is shaping up to be just as close.

Eggert & Benecken Win Luge Finale, World Cup Title

February 29, 2020 ken 0

From Königssee, GER Feb. 29, 2020 – There were two races going on in the doubles luge finale in Königssee: The race to win the World Cup finale and the race to win the World […]

Hermann Comes From Behind to Defend World Champs Gold

February 29, 2020 ken 0

From Altenberg, GER Feb. 29, 2020 – It was going to take something special to beat Marina Gilardoni in the 2020 World Championships. For three runs the Swiss slider was basically untouchable, coming into the […]

Grotheer Wins Exciting Men’s Skeleton World Championship

February 28, 2020 ken 0

From Altenberg, GER Feb. 28, 2020 – Coming into the second day of sliding for the men’s skeleton world championship, everyone knew that Germany would likely win gold. The “who” and “how” part was up […]