Repilov makes history as he takes Luge World Cup crown
BySportsbeat
Updated 25/02/2017 at 16:34 GMT
Roman Repilov clinched victory in Altenberg on Saturday to seal the overall World Cup title, becoming only the second ever Russian to take top honours at the end of the season.
Roman Repilov
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Two-time junior World champion Repilov claimed the Altenberg crown in 1:47.237, to finish ahead of Felix Loch and Johannes Ludwig who crossed the line 0.461 and 0.8 seconds back, respectively.
It was enough to secure his place atop the overall standings on 845 points, having won further World Cups in Park City and Sigulda.
Loch finished in second place overall, with Austria's Wolfgang Kindl, who placed seventh in Alternberg, third.
Repilov, who turns 21 next week, become the first Russian to win the overall title since three-time Olympic silver medallist Albert Demchenko back in 2004/05.
"This success proves that we are taking the right path," said Repilov.
"This trophy means a lot to me personally because I have never been the best in a season.
"I think I can celebrate my success in the future. I hope I can win Olympic gold next year."
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