Luger Johannes Ludwig has reported back and, three weeks before the start of the Olympic Games in Beijing, has clinched his fifth win of the season.
This is the first time he has secured victory in the overall classification.
On his home track in Oberhof, Ludwig led a German triple triumph with a track record ahead of Max Langenhan (Friedrichroda/+0.304 seconds) and the former dominator Felix Loch (Berchtesgaden/+0.316 seconds).
“It really went like clockwork today. There are days when a lot comes up. Overall it was really nice,” said Ludwig, who missed the podium last weekend in Sigulda, Latvia: “I felt really good on the track, it was a lot of fun.”
Record world champion Loch (32), whose form curve continues to show improvement after a difficult season in Oberhof, finished second in Sigulda. At the start, Loch had convinced with two second places on the Olympic track near Beijing and in Sochi, after that the three-time Olympic champion did not make it onto the podium anymore. In December, a corona infection also caused a forced break.
"It was a great day.
At the moment I'm really happy to be up on the podium.
Especially after my corona infection,” said Loch: “Hansi did a really great run twice today and deserved to win.” Chris Eißler (Zwickau) finished tenth in Oberhof on Saturday, David Nößler (Oberhof) drove in his World Cup debut on his home track to a respectable 13th place.
There is one last World Cup station on the racing calendar before the Winter Games in Beijing (February 4th to 20th): the dress rehearsal for the Olympics will take place next weekend in St. Moritz (January 22nd/23rd).