Title: Unstoppable Langenhan Claims Another Victory in Whistler
Max Langenhan, the reigning king of luge, notched his second World Cup victory of the season in Whistler, Canada. The 24-year-old German was unyielding, outpacing World Champion Jonas Müller from Austria by two-tenths of a second in a thrilling duel.
After a dominant performance in Lake Placid, Langenhan showed no signs of slowing down in the rugged North American tracks. The former top luger, Felix Loch, who had recently suffered a severe crash affecting his finish in the previous race, finished in last place in Whistler.
Langenhan held a comfortable lead after the first run, leaving the world champion to deliver a remarkable comeback. However, a botched start in the second run affected Müller's chances of catching up, allowing the German prodigy to clinch the victory.
Latvia's Kristers Aparjods took third place, while World Champion Loch struggled with issues in both runs and ultimately finished eighth. Max Langenhan's exceptional form has set the stage for an intense battle with Müller in the upcoming World Championships, where the young star is leaving with an optimistic outlook.
Meanwhile, Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, the reigning Olympic champions, finally took the long-awaited victory in the doubles' men's competition. World Champions Jessica Degenhardt and Cheyenne Rosenthal clinched the win in the women's doubles event.
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Max Langenhan's impressive streak saw him lead the Luge World Cup standings with 616 points, as of February 15th, 2025[5]. In 2025's Luge World Championships, the German defended his title, marking his second consecutive gold medal. Felix Loch finished second with a record-breaking 11th career men's singles medal, while Austria's Nico Gleirscher took home the bronze[1][3].
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Unstoppable Max Langenhan once again proved his supremacy in the Luge World Cup, winning in Whistler despite a strong challenge from World Champion Jonas Müller. With the upcoming World Championships on the horizon, the exciting duel between the two top slip artists promises a thrilling competition.
