Wulff bobsleigh doping case: B sample also positive
In December, the pusher of Olympic bobsleigh champion Francesco Friedrich was found to be using a banned substance. The B sample now confirms the result.
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Bobsleigh starter Wulff tests positive for stimulants
A competition test on bobsleigh push athlete Simon Wulff has led to a conspicuous test result. The detected stimulant is found in dietary supplements and is permitted during training.
Conspicuous sample from Olympic champion Friedrich's push athlete
A competition check on bobsleigh pusher Simon Wulff has led to a conspicuous test result. The 24-year-old from Francesco Friedrich's team has been "released as a precaution".
Further funding for Altenberg luge and bobsleigh track
The world's luge and bobsleigh elite regularly compete in the Eastern Ore Mountains. The state supports the ice track in Altenberg - also by hosting international competitions.
Olympic champion Laura Nolte also wins in the two-woman bobsleigh
There is no better way to start the World Cup season. Beijing Olympic champion Nolte takes both victories in Altenberg. Her biggest rival makes her comeback.
Sprinter Wulff wins on debut with Friedrich in the two-man bobsleigh
In the German triple success in the two-man bobsleigh, the performance of a newcomer to athletics stands out above all. The first duel in the bobsleigh battle thus goes to dominator Friedrich.
Bobsleigh icon André Lange donates his first World Championship gold to the reconstruction of the Neutorturm in Arnstadt
Bobsleigh icon André Lange donates his first World Championship gold to the reconstruction of the medieval Neutorturm in Arnstadt.
Bobsleigh accident in Altenberg: Investigation closed
A Swiss bobsleigh pusher only survived a serious fall in Altenberg thanks to the rapid intervention of emergency doctors. The investigation has now been closed.
Record champion Friedrich's goals are clearly defined
Even after World Championship gold number 16, Friedrich has further goals. The next victory is already planned for the World Cup final in Lake Placid. But the next World Cup venue is a problem for the Saxon.
Severely injured bobsleigh pusher speaks out for the first time after crash
The Swiss bobsleigh pusher Sandro Michel speaks for the first time after his serious crash in Altenberg and thanks the helpers.
Swiss Bobsleigh Federation calls for safety commission
After the crash in Altenberg with the seriously injured Swiss Michel, the Swiss Bobsleigh Federation demands consequences from the World Federation. Pilot Vogt is relieved that his partner survived.
Francesco Friedrich returns to dominate the bobsleigh: Five reasons for his success
Francesco Friedrich dominates the two-man and four-man bobsleigh with five reasons for his success. His meticulousness, understanding of the runners, experience and ambition, home coach Gerd Leopold and his strong team make him the top favorite.
Seriously injured Swiss bobsledder back home
After the crash in Altenberg, the seriously injured Swiss bobsleigh pusher Sandro Michel is back home. His pilot Michael Vogt cancels the World Championship start in Winterberg completely.
Friedrich has to share four-man bobsleigh victory with Latvian Cipulis
Francesco Friedrich is caught by Adam Ammour in the two-man bobsleigh, but saves his World Cup victory in the four-man bobsleigh. He was on the same time as the Latvian Emils Cipulis.
Laura Nolte wins World Cup in two-man bobsleigh in Altenberg
Beijing Olympic champion Laura Nolte wins the two-man bobsleigh World Cup in Altenberg despite three previous falls. Delighted about push athlete Deborah Levi's comeback.
Francesco Friedrich loses another two-man bobsleigh race on home track
Francesco Friedrich loses another two-man bobsleigh World Cup race on his home track and is beaten by European champion Adam Ammour.
Laura Nolte wins Monobob World Cup in Altenberg
Laura Nolte secures victory in the Monobob World Cup in Altenberg, ahead of Elana Meyers Taylor and Lisa Buckwitz. Maureen Zimmer in sixth place.
Bobsledder Sandro Michel operated on again
Bobsledder Sandro Michel had to undergo another operation. The Swiss Bobsleigh Federation has announced that he underwent surgery on Thursday at Dresden University Hospital.
Serious crashes overshadow opening training for the Bobsleigh World Cup in Altenberg
The opening training for the Bobsleigh World Cup in Altenberg is overshadowed by two serious crashes.
Maximilian Illmann wins at the Junior World Championships in St. Moritz
Maximilian Illmann from Oberbärenburg wins gold in the two-man and four-man bobsleigh at the Junior World Championships in St. Moritz.
Eleven-time luge world champion sees no chance of Olympic competitions in Oberhof in 2026
Sascha Benecken, the eleven-time luge world champion, sees no possibility of Oberhof hosting the 2026 Olympic competitions due to the lack of infrastructure.
Olympic bobsleigh champion Jamanka becomes TV presenter
Olympic bobsleigh champion Mariama Jamanka is to become a TV presenter. The 33-year-old Berlin native, who ended her competitive sports career after winning the silver medal in Beijing 2022 together with Alexandra Burghardt in the two-man bobsled, will take over the sports block in ARD's midday maga ..
IAT and FES fear a drop in performance due to funding cuts
The funding cuts planned by the German government in the draft budget for the Olympic year 2024 threaten even successful sports such as bobsleigh, track cycling and biathlon. The institutes for applied training science in Leipzig (IAT) and for research and development of sports equipment in Berlin ( ..