The German skeletonis missed a conciliatory conclusion at the World Cup in Lake Placid and missed the medal ranks.
In the mixed team competition, Christopher Grotheer (Oberhof)/Jaqueline Pfeifer (Olsberg) took fourth place as the best German duo, gold went to Ro Mystique/Florian Austin from the USA.
Thus, the German team completed the World Cup with only one medal: Axel Jungk had won bronze in single.
Pfeifer presents strongly
Pfeifer had strongly presented in the final competition, but Grotheer had some inaccuracies. “It is precisely this performance that reflects the entire World Cup. I just didn’t get into the flow, and I feel the most sorry for Jacka”said Grotheer, who had become seventh in singles: “She created such a good starting position, and I couldn’t take advantage of it, which I could always do. I was annoyed a bit.”
“Frustrating end”
Jungk and Susanne Kreher (both Oberbärenburg) finished fifth, they were exactly at the same time with the Italians Valentina Margaglio/Mattia Gaspari. Kherer was the fastest woman, but Jungk weakened.
“Axel did his best, and it’s the way it is”said Kreher. “This is a very frustrating end. Susi really delivered today”Jungk emphasized: “I could live with the fact that I drive in front and Susi builds a mistake, and then you will be fifth. It wouldn’t be as difficult for me as the case now. I’m just a single athlete, I’m not used to it.”