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Huefner notches fifth World Cup luge win

Geisenberger, Wischnewski complete sweep for German women

OBERHOF, Germany - Two-time world champion Tatjana Huefner of Germany won a luge race Sunday for her fifth World Cup victory of the season.

Huefner clocked the fastest times in both runs to finish in 1 minute, 26.493 seconds. She's won five of six World Cup races.

Natalie Geisenberger was second and Anke Wischnewski took third to complete a sweep for Germany.

Huefner increased her lead in the overall standings with 585 points. Geisenberger is second with 500, followed by Wischnewski with 392.   

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