European Champion Crowned | Karl Geiger’s Disappointment

European Champion Crowned | Karl Geiger’s Disappointment

Luger Fräbel wins her first major title rennrods Merle Fräbel won her first major title. The 22-year-old became European champion on her home track in Oberhof. Fräbel prevailed ahead of the Austrian Lisa Schulte and the Swiss Natalie Maag. “To be European champion now is great. Now I can write something new on the autograph … Read more

Meinhard Nehmer: Olympic Hero’s Surprising Hobbies

Meinhard Nehmer: Olympic Hero’s Surprising Hobbies

He flew through devilish ice channels, never fell in the four-man bobsleigh and made Olympic history. The busy Meinhard Nehmer looks back on a career that shaped bobsledding. A story about courage, friendship and a sport that would have been different without him. Meinhard Nehmer described the old bobsleigh track in the Olympic town of … Read more

Sigulda World Cup: Latvia’s Sporting Success & Organization

Sigulda World Cup: Latvia’s Sporting Success & Organization

After the bobsleigh and skeleton World Cup stage held in Sigulda, the general secretary of the Latvian Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (LBSF) Janika Judeika is very pleased with the work done in organizing the World Cup stage, despite the challenging weather, as many positive words have been received from foreign athletes, coaches and the International … Read more

Milan Olympics 2026: Facility Readiness

Milan Olympics 2026: Facility Readiness

An every corner, Milanese people have been reminded for several weeks of what lies ahead in February. “Milano, arrivano i giochi!” is the title of a poster campaign that is being displayed throughout the city. In large and small formats, when buying panettone as well as when waiting for the metro to arrive, the people … Read more

Winter Sports: 5 Champions & Olympic Glory

Winter Sports: 5 Champions & Olympic Glory

Ten years for one goal The ice dancers have five German championship titles Jennifer Janse van Rensburg and Benjamin Steffan collected, which is a nice omen for the Olympics, as they think: “Each title represents one of the five rings.” They have worked for ten years towards their big goal of taking part in the … Read more

Russian Athletes: Bobsleigh & Skeleton Return – Update

Russian Athletes: Bobsleigh & Skeleton Return – Update

The international bobsleigh and skeleton community is navigating a complex situation regarding the participation of Russian athletes. In september, the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) congress initially voted against their return to international competitions. though, a subsequent ruling by the IBSF Appeals Tribunal in October has introduced a significant shift, partially lifting the ban … Read more

Friedrich Loses World Cup Title to Lochner | Bobsleigh Doping

Friedrich Loses World Cup Title to Lochner | Bobsleigh Doping

Doping Cloud Casts Shadow Over Bobsled World cup: Lochner Claims Title as Friedrich Demoted Table of Contents Doping Cloud Casts Shadow Over Bobsled World cup: Lochner Claims Title as Friedrich Demoted A Promising Partnership Cut Short The Ripple Effect: Rankings and Rivalries Broader Implications and Future Questions Key Data Points adn implications The Importance of … Read more