The artificial railway tobogganists Selina Egle and Lara Kipp have capped off a dominant season in the women’s doubles with their first win of the overall World Cup. The world champions secured their seventh victory in the ninth season race on Saturday at the World Cup final in Yanqing, China, showcasing their superior skills and dominance in the sport.

The double-seater race on the 2022 Olympic Railway became a demonstration of power by Egle/Kipp. The two 22-year-olds won by a significant margin of 1.825 seconds over their last remaining World Cup rivals, Jessica Degenhardt and Cheyenne Rosenthal, in the second round. “It is an incredible feeling that we can call ourselves overall World Cup winners,” said Egle. “In the first round we still had small mistakes, the second was a clean run. It’s a perfect end.”

Egle and Kipp’s victory marks the first Austrian overall World Cup win in the women’s doubles category. Their performance has set a high bar for the upcoming Olympic season, where they will be among the top contenders. “The next one is the Olympics,” said Kipp in the winner interview. “We take every race as it is. Hopefully the next year will be as good as this.”

No Medal in the Women’s Singles

In contrast to the success of Egle and Kipp, Austria did not secure a medal in the women’s singles event. Madeleine Egle and Lisa Schulte fell behind the German Julia Taubitz, who dominated the competition.

Looking Ahead to the Olympics

The upcoming Winter Olympics will be a pivotal moment for Egle and Kipp. Their performance in Yanqing has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive season. The duo’s dominance in the World Cup final has garnered attention from sports enthusiasts worldwide, particularly in the U.S., where winter sports are gaining popularity. This success could inspire a new generation of athletes to take up tobogganing and other winter sports.

For U.S. readers, the triumph of Egle and Kipp serves as a reminder of the thrill and excitement of winter sports. The U.S. has a rich history in winter athletics, from figure skating to skiing, and the success of international athletes like Egle and Kipp can inspire American athletes to strive for similar achievements. The upcoming Olympics will provide a global stage for these athletes to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the world.