German 1-2 not enough

ByEurosport

Updated 12/02/2012 at 03:29 GMT

Germany scored a one-two in the final four-man World Cup race of the season in Calgary, while Russia’s Alexandr Zubkov finished fourth to wrap up the overall title.

Alexsandr Zubkov (L) of Russia celebrates his overall 4 man World Cup bobsleigh title with Maximilian Arndt of Germany who won the combined 2 man and 4 man World Cup title

Image credit: Reuters

Manuel Machata piloted Germany 1 to victory in the World Cup finale, posting a two-run time of one minute and 42.72 seconds to edge out fellow countryman Maximillian Arndt.

Arndt’s Germany 2 sled finished in a combined time of 1:48s.

Zubkov secured third place for Russia to win the overall four-man World Cup title; Arndt and Machata taking second and third respectively.

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