Sandra Robatscher was the best South Tyrolean in Sigulda. © ANSA / TOMS KALNINS

Sigulda: South Tyrol's luge athletes follow behind

The Luge World Cup takes place in Sigulda, Latvia, on Sunday. South Tyrol's athletes had little to show for themselves in the individual competitions.

04 January 2026

From: cst

Felix Loch is the winner in the men's race. The German secured the fastest time in both runs, celebrating a comfortable victory. Jonas Müller (AUT) and Max Langenhan (GER) completed the podium.

After Dominik Fischnaller failed to finish, Leon Felderer achieved the best result for a South Tyrolean, finishing in 12th place. Alex Gufler followed directly behind in 13th. Leon Haselrieder came in 22nd.

The women's podium: Lisa Schulte (left), Summer Britcher and Julia Taubitz (right). © ANSA / TOMS KALNINS

Summer Britcher took the women's victory. The American finished ahead of Lisa Schulte (AUT) and Julia Taubitz. The results for the South Tyrolean women were: Sandra Robatscher (10th), Verena Hofer (11th), Alexandra Oberstolz and Nina Zöggeler (19th).