European champion Pavlichenko takes World Cup glory

BySportsbeat

Published 13/01/2019 at 11:29 GMT

European champion Semen Pavlichenko struck Luge World Cup gold as Russia bagged a one-two in Sigulda.

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He edged out compatriot Aleksandr Gorbatcevich by 0.188 seconds to finish in top spot in Latvia.

Pavlichenko produced the fastest times in both rounds, giving him a total time of 1:36.074.

He was the only man to break the 48-second barrier throughout the competition, with his second effort of 47.962 comfortably the best in the event.

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Olympic champion David Gleirscher had to settle for the final spot on the podium, with a total time of 1:36.338.

Pavlichenko is up to fifth in the World Cup standings with 433 points after eight rounds.

Germany's Johannes Ludwig tops the standings with 473 points despite a 12th place finish in Sigulda.

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