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Klaus Kofler completed intensive preparation with the artificial track aces, and the World Cup season kicks off this weekend. © am

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Klaus Kofler completed intensive preparation with the artificial track aces, and the World Cup season kicks off this weekend. © am

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Next weekend, Klaus Kofler will celebrate his World Cup debut as head coach of the “Kunstbahn-Azzurri”. After 16 years and numerous successes as head coach of the junior team, the Kastelbell native now wants to make a name for himself with the elite lugers.

The World Cup opener in Lillehammer promises high tension – and a debut: Klaus Kofler, as head coach of the “Azzurri”, is passing on his skills to the elite. Find out here what chances the South Tyrolean lugers have and why the track is good for records.

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