German Skeleton Athletes Secure Silver and Bronze at Cortina Olympics
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – February 14, 2026 – German skeleton athletes Susanne Kreher and Jacqueline Pfeifer have claimed silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The victories add to Germany’s growing medal count, with Austrian Janine Flock securing the gold.
Kreher and Pfeifer Dominate the Podium
Susanne Kreher, representing the Dresdner SC, secured the silver medal in the women’s skeleton event.1 Jacqueline Pfeifer, from Olsberg, took home the bronze, marking her second Olympic silver medal, having previously won silver in Pyeongchang in 2018.3
A Close Race for Gold
Both Kreher and Pfeifer were narrowly defeated by Austria’s Janine Flock, who claimed the gold medal. Kreher finished just 0.30 seconds behind Flock, while Pfeifer was 0.44 seconds behind.3 Peking Olympic champion Hannah Neise finished fourth, missing the podium by 1.15 seconds.1
Kreher’s Journey to Silver
Kreher, a former 400-meter runner, qualified for the Olympic Games after securing her spot at the World Cup final in Altenberg just weeks before the competition.1 This marks her Olympic debut, following her World Championship win in 2023.2
German Skeleton Team Success
The German skeleton team has proven highly successful at the Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics, securing a total of four medals.1 This achievement surpasses the German luge team’s medal count at these Winter Games.1
Looking Ahead
Susanne Kreher will have another opportunity to compete for a medal in the newly introduced Olympic Mixed-Team event on Sunday.2 The German team enters the competition with strong momentum, having already secured four medals in the skeleton discipline.
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