Liveblog Olympics 2026: Johannes Lochner wins Gold in the Four-man Bobsleigh β Silver for Francesco Friedrich
German bobsleigh pilots won gold and silver medals in the four-man event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, German bobsleigh pilot Johannes Lochner led his team to victory, securing the gold medal in the four-man bobsleigh event. Lochner's crew included Thorsten Margis, JΓΆrn Wenzel, and Georg Fleischhauer, who demonstrated exceptional skills on the ice. This victory mirrors their earlier success in the two-man event, highlighting their dominant performance at the Games.
Francesco Friedrich, another talented German pilot, took home the silver medal, finishing just 0.57 seconds behind Lochner's team. The bronze medal was claimed by Swiss pilot Michael Vogt, who finished over a second behind the leaders. The results showcase the strength of the German bobsleigh team, which has been a formidable force in the sport, marking their continued excellence on this international stage.
The liveblog also covered other highlights from the Winter Olympics, including various exciting athlete stories and unexpected occurrences, such as a ski star posting updates from the hospital and a peculiar incident involving a Russian athlete and German skis during the cross-country competition. These narratives not only enrich the overall Olympic experience but also emphasize the unique blend of sportsmanship and personal stories that define this event.