Australian bobsleigh star Bree Walker has continued her outstanding form, winning her second consecutive World Cup monobob gold medal, this time in Sigulda, Latvia, after delivering an exceptional final run for the fifth victory of her career.
In warm conditions, Walker opened with the fourth-fastest time in the first run in 53.12 seconds. During the decisive second run, Walker produced one of her best performances of the season, combining a fast start with precision throughout the course for the fastest run of the round to finish in 53.36 seconds, giving her a two-run combined time of 1:46.48.
Walker’s consistency this season has been impressive, with three podium finishes and two victories from four starts.
Germany’s Laura Nolte claimed silver with a combined time of 1:46.59, just 0.11 seconds behind Walker, while Austria’s Katrin Beierl secured bronze in 1:46.62.
“Feeling on top of the world to finish 2025 with another win in the monobob,” said the 33-year-old QAS scholarship athlete from North Queensland.
“It was a great race today, my second run was awesome. When I crossed the line, it got me really fired up and I knew I'd move up a few spots, and to finish on top of the podium is just an awesome feeling.
“Over the Christmas break, I’ll be spending time with my Mum and Dad in Calgary. They’ve travelled all the way from Australia to join me, and it will be their first white Christmas, which is a big change from Cairns to minus 20 degrees in Calgary!
“I’m really looking forward to enjoying a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, while also taking the time to recover and reenergize for the rest of the season.”
After four events, Walker is now just three points of first place on the monobob World Cup standings with 842 points, behind Nolte on 845, with Lisa Buckwitz also of Germany in third with 760 points.
The next World Cup event for Walker will take place in the New Year on January 3 in Winterberg, Germany.
In warm conditions, Walker opened with the fourth-fastest time in the first run in 53.12 seconds. During the decisive second run, Walker produced one of her best performances of the season, combining a fast start with precision throughout the course for the fastest run of the round to finish in 53.36 seconds, giving her a two-run combined time of 1:46.48.
Walker’s consistency this season has been impressive, with three podium finishes and two victories from four starts.
Germany’s Laura Nolte claimed silver with a combined time of 1:46.59, just 0.11 seconds behind Walker, while Austria’s Katrin Beierl secured bronze in 1:46.62.
“Feeling on top of the world to finish 2025 with another win in the monobob,” said the 33-year-old QAS scholarship athlete from North Queensland.
“It was a great race today, my second run was awesome. When I crossed the line, it got me really fired up and I knew I'd move up a few spots, and to finish on top of the podium is just an awesome feeling.
“Over the Christmas break, I’ll be spending time with my Mum and Dad in Calgary. They’ve travelled all the way from Australia to join me, and it will be their first white Christmas, which is a big change from Cairns to minus 20 degrees in Calgary!
“I’m really looking forward to enjoying a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, while also taking the time to recover and reenergize for the rest of the season.”
After four events, Walker is now just three points of first place on the monobob World Cup standings with 842 points, behind Nolte on 845, with Lisa Buckwitz also of Germany in third with 760 points.
The next World Cup event for Walker will take place in the New Year on January 3 in Winterberg, Germany.
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