Delaney: Track an advantage for Hamlin
Erin Hamlin's victory in Lake Placid Friday was significant because the 22-year-old was the first non-German woman to win a World Luge Championship title since 1993, and Hamlin's win halted the German women's 99 international-event winning streak.
Hamlin, though, has a long way to go to cut into the German dynasty.
"It will take a lot," she said.
Natalie Geisenberger of Germany was second, followed by first-time medal winner Natalia Yakushenko of the Ukraine.
Geisenberger came into the World Championships in second place overall after seven of nine events. World Cup series leader Tatjana Huefner of Germany finished seventh Friday.
"I think Erin is a good slider," Geisenberger said. "Often she is too inconsistent."
Geisenberger said Hamlin's familiarity with the Lake Placid track had a lot to do with her result. Hamlin has had far more runs in Lake Placid than in Europe where most of the World Cup races are held.
"At Koenigssee, you have eight runs and then you race," Geisenberger said. "That is very different."
Hamlin, though, has a long way to go to cut into the German dynasty.
"It will take a lot," she said.
Natalie Geisenberger of Germany was second, followed by first-time medal winner Natalia Yakushenko of the Ukraine.
Geisenberger came into the World Championships in second place overall after seven of nine events. World Cup series leader Tatjana Huefner of Germany finished seventh Friday.
"I think Erin is a good slider," Geisenberger said. "Often she is too inconsistent."
Geisenberger said Hamlin's familiarity with the Lake Placid track had a lot to do with her result. Hamlin has had far more runs in Lake Placid than in Europe where most of the World Cup races are held.
"At Koenigssee, you have eight runs and then you race," Geisenberger said. "That is very different."
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