Luge 2016 - 2017 Discussion Thread

[Federer91 2,881]

  On 1/27/2017 at 4:56 PM, dcro said:

World Championships started today with some surprising results in sprints. Gold medals for Hamlin, Wendl/Arlt, Kindl.

 

Only bronze for Germany in women's and no medal for Germany in men's sprint (not even top 5). This sport is actually becoming unpredictable. 6 nations won medals today.

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Not surprisingly in the men's side, they have trouble all season getting podiums, let alone wins. The women results are more interesting, but still it was only the sprints. I'm sure the germans will have their revenge tomorrow. 

[dcro 10,210]

  On 1/27/2017 at 7:34 PM, Federer91 said:

 

Not surprisingly in the men's side, they have trouble all season getting podiums, let alone wins. The women results are more interesting, but still it was only the sprints. I'm sure the germans will have their revenge tomorrow. 

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However, not long ago Germany had a clean sweep of top 5 positions in men's race on this track, so it is still unusual.

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Geisenberger makes big mistakes, it's an open season once again!

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Late starters (Baturina and Taubitz) go well inside top 10. Luge announcer says: "Did someone accidentally crank up the refrigeration?"

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Haha, Norbert Loch

 

[hckošice 15,083]

  On 1/28/2017 at 10:06 AM, dcro said:

Haha, Norbert Loch

 

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haha what is this ?

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  On 1/28/2017 at 10:19 AM, hckosice said:

 

haha what is this ?

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Obratov has been training with the German team for a while. Still, it's amazing to see the Norbert Loch supporting her like this.

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Not bad results for Daria and Dania Obratov (32nd and 43rd).

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Canada became the 7th nation with a medal, courtesy of Kimberly McRae.

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Awesome moment when Ferlazzo with the BiB 50 drove into 25th place, the last position that leads to the second run.