Hannah Neise missed the podium at the Skeleton World Cup in Sigulada. The Dutchwoman Kimberley Bos secured victory.
Hannah Neise ended up in an ungrateful fourth place at the Skeleton World Cup in Sigulada, Latvia. After the first run, the Beijing Olympic champion was still on course for a podium finish. After the second run, the 24-year-old was 0.37 seconds behind the winner Kimberley Bos. The Dutchwoman set a new track record in the first round.
Neise continues to lead the overall World Cup
The Austrian Janine Flock secured second place (+0.16 seconds). Belgian Kim Meylemans came third (+0.32). Neise was only a blink away from reaching the podium. Susanne Kreher, second at the last World Cup in Altenberg, took sixth place (+0.63 seconds). Despite missing the podium, Neise was able to defend her overall World Cup lead,