German bobsled and luge athletes, led by Felix Loch, use data analytics to reduce time losses, especially in curve 4, ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.

German sliding athletes, including Olympic champion Felix Loch, are using data analysis to pinpoint tiny time losses during training for the 2026 Winter Games. With help from data scientist Julian von Schleinitz, they’re refining technique, equipment, and racing lines, focusing on critical sections like curve 4 on the Cortina track. Coaches say the first four curves will be decisive, as lost time there is hard to recover. The approach highlights a growing use of analytics in high-performance sliding sports.