Lake Placid Bob-WM Halted Due to Ice Conditions, Friedrich Leads After First Run

The second run of the Viererbob-Weltmeisterschaft was annulled after unsafe track conditions, leaving Francesco Friedrich in the lead with two runs scheduled for Saturday.

The Viererbob-WM in Lake Placid faced a major disruption when melting ice exposed bare concrete on the track, forcing an annulment of the second run.
Francesco Friedrich, aiming for his 16th world title, leads the competition with a 0.29-second margin after the first run.
Johannes Lochner, Friedrich's main rival, damaged his sled's runners after hitting exposed concrete and may need repairs before Saturday's runs.
The competition schedule was adjusted due to unseasonably warm weather, with two final runs planned for Saturday, though further delays remain possible.
Germany's Adam Ammour sits in fourth place, while Britain's Brad Hall holds third, as athletes contend with challenging and unpredictable conditions.

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