Germany's Lisa Buckwitz and Neele Schuten secured the silver medal in the 2-woman bobsleigh at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The German duo delivered a strong performance across four runs at the Eugenio Monti track in Cortina d'Ampezzo to claim second place on the podium. For pilot Lisa Buckwitz, this marks her second Olympic medal in the 2-woman bobsleigh event, adding to her gold from PyeongChang 2018.
Buckwitz, who has established herself as one of the sport's elite pilots over the past eight years, demonstrated her exceptional technical skills on the challenging Italian track. The partnership with push athlete Neele Schuten proved highly effective throughout the competition, with the pair maintaining consistency across all four heats.
Second Olympic Medal for Buckwitz
The silver medal represents a significant achievement for Buckwitz, who returned to Olympic glory after her triumph in South Korea eight years ago. Between her two Olympic medals, she has been a regular presence on World Cup podiums and has competed at the highest level of international bobsled competition.
For Schuten, the medal marks a career highlight as she joins the exclusive group of Olympic medallists in women's bobsleigh. The brakewoman's explosive starts and technical precision throughout the runs were crucial to Germany's podium finish.
Strong German Bobsleigh Tradition Continues
Germany's success in Milano Cortina continues the nation's proud tradition in bobsleigh, one of winter sports' most technically demanding disciplines. The country has consistently produced world-class pilots and push athletes, with strong development programs and access to top-tier training facilities.
The 2-woman bobsleigh event featured fierce competition from teams around the world, with pilots navigating the technical Cortina track at speeds exceeding 130 kilometres per hour. The combination of piloting skill, explosive starting power, and aerodynamic efficiency proved decisive in determining the final standings.
