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Wendl and Arlt postpone retirement to target 2030 Olympics
German luge doubles champions Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt have announced they will postpone their retirement to compete in the 2030 Winter Olympics in La Plagne, France.
The duo, who are Germany’s most successful Winter Olympians with seven gold medals, had previously planned to retire during the 2026/27 season. In an Instagram video, they revealed “Project Olympia 2030,” stating that despite being 39 years old, they feel “fit as ever” and intend to continue competing at the highest level.
Their upcoming competitive schedule includes the Luge World Championships in Innsbruck/Igls, Austria. The athletes noted that they have remained in excellent physical condition and expressed a desire to continue competing for medals on the international stage.
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Innsbruck · Königssee · La Plagne · Tobias Arlt · Tobias Wendl
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The pair has won seven overall World Cup titles. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.t-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt have decided to extend their luge careers to compete in the 2030 Winter Olympics. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.t-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The duo has won seven Olympic gold medals. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.t-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2030 Winter Olympics luge competitions will be held in La Plagne, France. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.op-online.de · www.t-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tobias Wendl stated that the athletes are currently in peak physical condition. www.t-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The athletes have won ten world championships. www.t-online.de