Cathleen Martini

Cathleen Martini (born 27 May 1982) is a German bobsledder who has competed since 2000. She won four medals in the two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships with two silvers (2007, 2008) and two bronzes (2003, 2009).

Cathleen Martini
Personal information
Born27 May 1982 (1982-05-27) (age 41)
Zwickau, East Germany
Medal record
Women's bobsleigh
Representing  Germany
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2011 KönigsseeTwo-woman
Gold medal – first place2015 WinterbergMixed team
Silver medal – second place2007 St. MoritzTwo-woman
Silver medal – second place2008 AltenbergTwo-woman
Silver medal – second place2011 KönigsseeMixed team
Bronze medal – third place2003 WinterbergTwo-woman
Bronze medal – third place2009 Lake PlacidTwo-woman
Bronze medal – third place2015 WinterbergTwo-woman
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Sigulda Two-woman
Gold medal – first place 2005 Altenberg Two-woman
Gold medal – first place 2010 Innsbruck-Igls Two-woman
Gold medal – first place 2012 Altenberg Two-woman
Silver medal – second place 2007 Cortina d'Ampezzo Two-woman
Silver medal – second place 2008 Cesana Two-woman
Silver medal – second place 2009 St. Moritz Two-woman
Silver medal – second place 2015 La Plagne Two-woman
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Innsbruck-Igls Two-woman

In the Bobsleigh World Cup, Martini has finished second four times in the overall two-woman standings (2004-5, 2007-8, 2008–09, 2010–11).

She was also European champion in 2004 and 2005, and has so far won 7 World Cup competitions.

At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Martini was disqualified when she crashed out at the final run of the two-woman event that ejected her brakewoman.

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