German Skeleton Champions Sweep Titles
Jacqueline Pfeifer and Axel Jungk triumphed in the German skeleton championships held on the World Championship track in Winterberg. Pfeifer, previously second at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics as Lölling, took the top spot in Hochsauerland, with Hannah Neise, the Beijing Olympic champion, and Corinna Leipold following closely behind.
Neise, alongside Pfeifer, and Tina Hermann, who won the opening event in Beijing, along with Susanne Kreher, the World Champion, will form the German team for the upcoming World Cup in La Plagne, France.
In the men's event, Jungk snatched the title ahead of Felix Keisinger and Felix Seibel. Christopher Grotheer, the Beijing Olympic champion, was already materially nominated for the World Cup team.
The homegrown champions look forward to representing Germany at the World Championships on the Winterberg track, where they claimed their titles. Jungk aims to defend his Olympic silver medal.
Top Performers in the 2023/24 Season
In the IBSF World Cup standings, Matt Weston (GBR) leads the men's skeleton race with a 123-point advantage over teammate Marcus Wyatt. In the women's category, Janine Flock (AUT) holds a comfortable 90-point lead.
Future Competition Schedule
The 2025 IBSF Skeleton European Championships will take place in Lillehammer, Norway, from February 7 to 9, 2025. This event will also serve as the conclusion of the 2024-25 World Cup season and features a mixed team race.
Performance Details for Pfeifer and Jungk
Unfortunately, the sources do not provide detailed performance statistics for Jacqueline Pfeifer and Axel Jungk in the 2023 German skeleton championships. For specific information, consult official reports from that event or visit the IBSF website.
Upcoming Events
The 2025 IBSF Skeleton European Championships will host both men's and women's events, along with a mixed team competition, featuring:
- Friday, February 7: Men's and women's skeleton, runs 1&2
- Saturday, February 8: Mixed-team competition.
For the most comprehensive overview of Pfeifer and Jungk's journey, explore the official IBSF website or subsequent reports from the 2023 German skeleton championships.
