Feb 10, 2018; Pyeongchang, South Korea; David Gleirscher (AUT) competes in the luge single during the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games at Olympic Sliding Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Seals-USA TODAY Sports
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) - Surprise package David Gleirscher claimed Austria's first Olympic luge gold in 50 years at the Pyeongchang Games on Sunday after 2014 champion Felix Loch stumbled dramatically with his third successive title in sight.
The 23-year-old police moved to the top podium position with a composed final run but Loch needed only to complete an error-free effort at the Olympic Sliding Centre to be assured of his golden hat-trick for Germany.
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