Germany's Luge Team Clinches Fourth Consecutive Olympic Gold in Team Relay at Cortina 2026

The German luge team triumphed in the team relay event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, securing their fourth consecutive Olympic gold in this discipline since its introduction in 2014. This victory marked a significant milestone for the duo Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, who achieved their seventh Olympic victory, becoming the most successful athletes in Germany's Winter Olympic history.

The team comprised the renowned doubles pair Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, Olympic singles champions Max Langenhan and Julia Taubitz, as well as Dajana Eitberger and Magdalena Matschina. While Wendl and Arlt added to their legacy, surpassing former teammate Natalie Geisenberger’s tally of six golds and one bronze, Langenhan and Taubitz each claimed their second Olympic gold, and Eitberger and Matschina earned their first. Their combined efforts ensured that Germany dominated the podium, finishing ahead of Austria and Italy.

Arlt reflected on their success, emphasizing that their motivation arose from the joy of luge rather than a sole focus on setting records. Despite ongoing political tensions surrounding the disqualification of the Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch, the German team celebrated their fifth medal overall at these Games with enthusiasm and pride. Their ongoing dominance points to a robust future for German luge, as key athletes remain in their prime and are not considering retirement.

On February 12, the team relay was the final Olympic event for Germany, held at 6:30 PM local time, culminating a day filled with multiple sporting competitions. Germany’s achievement in the luge team relay further underscores their status as a powerhouse in winter sliding sports.