Janine Flock: On course for gold at the World Championships in Lake Placid!

Janine Flock: On course for gold at the World Championships in Lake Placid!

From Thursday things will get serious for the Austrian skeleton racer Janine Flock: At her 13th World Championships in Lake Placid, the 35-year-old is aiming for her first World Championship gold. In her career so far, the Tyrolean has already won two silver and one bronze medals at world championships. This season Flock could achieve something big - having already won the European Championships and won the overall World Cup, a World Cup victory would give her a rare treble. Loud laola1.at She even set an unofficial track record while training on the American Olympic track.

Temperatures in Lake Placid dropped significantly during the first practice session, but Flock prepared well. Despite contracting influenza before the World Championships, she arrived healthy. “The outside temperatures are not that important thanks to the good coverage,” says Flock, focusing on the challenge of consistently delivering good performance on the bumpy track. The art of sledding requires keeping the body stable while allowing the sled to run optimally. She describes it as a “really cool feeling” when everything comes together. In addition to Flock, European champion Samuel Maier, who took fourth place in the overall World Cup, is also in the race. He would like to gain valuable experience, especially towards the upcoming Olympic Games olympics.com is reported.

A strong comeback

Flock, who only started playing skeleton in high school, has developed into one of the most successful athletes since her debut in the 2010/11 season. After three Olympic Games - Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022 - and winning her first overall ten years ago, her competitive spirit remains undiminished. “It’s hard to maintain the level over the years,” she admits. “It’s about mastering the balancing act between effort and risk of injury.” Their relentless quest for success will now be put to the test as the World Cup approaches and the excitement mounts.