The World Cup in Königsee: What’s in it for the South Tyroleans?

The latest results make you want more: the double-seater duo won the last World Cup races Ludwig Rieder/Patrick Rastner the first victory of their careers , moreover managed it Kevin Firiegeller sprinted to second place . However, South Tyrolean toboggan legend Armin Zöggeler's troupe will not have traveled to the world's oldest artificial track toboggan run with too high expectations. Others were stronger across seasons, and the weather at Königsee is likely to be humid, rainy and windy - conditions that have never suited the Azzurri. Nevertheless: There is always a chance of a medal. You should never write off Dominik Filehner, his cousin Kevin can impress in the sprint and perhaps a South Tyrolean women's single or double seater can also pull off a big surprise. There will be no way around Germany The Germans are clearly the hottest favorites in the race. Felix Loch, Nathalie Geisenberger, Julia Taubitz – they are currently the be-all and end-all on the single-seaters. The golden precious metal will probably be awarded to a local hero. Some countries can imagine their chances behind this: Russia, which had to send its athletes to Königsee under the neutral flag because of the doping ban, Latvia, Austria and the USA will think of it. And maybe one or two Azzurro, who knows. If you take a look at South Tyrol's World Cup history, one name towers above all others. Unsurprisingly, it is Armin Zöggeler who can claim a total of 16 medals (6x gold, 5x silver, 5x bronze). Of the athletes who will also be competing at this World Cup, Dominik Filehner is the most successful. The man from Merans has won 3 bronze medals so far. The duo Simon Kainzwaldner/Emanuel Rieder surprised with second place at the World Championships last year. The Italian World Cup squad Single seater, men: Dominik Filehner (Meransen), Kevin Fiwickeler (Meransen), Leon Felderer (Latzfons), Lukas Gufler (Platt in Passeier) Single seater, women: Andrea Vötter (Völs), Verena Hofer (Feldthurns), Marion Oberhofer (Rodeneck), Nina Zöggeler (Völlan) Double seater: Ludwig Rieder/Patrick Rastner (Meransen/Lüsen), Simon Kainzwaldner/Emanuel Rieder (Villanders/Meransen), Ivan Nagler/Fabian Malleier (Campill/Völlan) World Cup program in Königsee Friday, January 29th 09.00 a.m.: Qualification Sprint 12.45 a.m.: Sprint men 13.40 p.m.: Sprint double seater 14.30 p.m.: Sprint women Saturday, January 30th 09.30 p.m.: 1st run doubles 10.50 p.m.: 2st run doubles 12.50:1 a.m.: XNUMXst run men 15.00:2 a.m.: XNUMXst run men Sunday, January 31st 10.00:1 p.m.: XNUMXst run women 11.50:2 p.m.: XNUMXst run women 13.30 a.m.: Team relay

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The World Cup in Königsee: What’s in it for the South Tyroleans?

This weekend is the highlight of the season for artificial track luge athletes: the World Championships are taking place at Königsee in Upper Bavaria. Germany is clearly the favorite, but what's going on for our local athletes?

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