Champ on the Slide: Max Langenhan Dominates Tobogganing Once More
German athlete Max Langenhan continued his winning streak in the world of luge, taking home gold at the second World Cup race of the season in Whistler, Canada.
Weeks after snagging the single-seater competition at Lake Placid, Langenhan repeated his triumph in tobboganning. With a lead of a quarter of a second, he outpaced World Champion Jonas Müller from Austria, who had to settle for second place. Kristers Aparjods from Latvia rounded out the podium in third place. The victory marked Langenhan's ninth consecutive win of the season – quite a warm-up for the 2025 Luge World Championships.
At the beginning of the season in Lake Placid, Langenhan not only excelled in the solo race, but he also claimed victory in the sprint competition. Three-time Olympic champion Felix Loch, however, failed to replicate his former glory, finishing the Canadian race in 26th position. David Nössler, meanwhile, placed 14th.
Worth Noting:
Max Langenhan's recent dominance in the luge world mirrors his impressive track record. A seasoned athlete, he has amassed numerous accolades, including:
- World Championships: In the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships, Langenhan and Julia Taubitz teamed up to win the mixed singles event with a stunning time of 1:22.354[1].
- FIL Luge World Cup: Coming in sixth at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, Langenhan has proven himself to be a reliable contender in the men's singles race. He consistently ranks among the top athletes, alongside stars like Felix Loch and Nico Gleirscher[2].
- Podium Finishes: Langenhan's successes in the 2025 FIL Luge World Championships and his consistent performances in the World Cup events solidify his standing as a formidable competitor in the luge world[1][5].
Just as Lake Placid served as a premonition of the fierce competition to come in the 2025 Luge World Championships, Langenhan's wins in both the single-seater and sprint competitions at the World Cup opener echoed his prowess. As the calendar inches closer to the championships, fans and fellow athletes alike will watch in anticipation as Max Langenhan seeks to cement his place in luge history.
Sources:
- Data from FIL Luge racing and World Championships events
