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Felix Straub

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Felix Straub
Personal information
Born (1997-05-14) 14 May 1997 (age 27)
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb)
Sport
CountryGermany
SportBobsleigh
EventFour-man
Coached byRené Spies
Medal record
Men's bobsleigh
Representing  Germany
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Winterberg Four-man
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Sigulda Four-man
Silver medal – second place 2023 Altenberg Four-man
Silver medal – second place 2025 Lillehammer Four-man

Felix Straub (born 14 May June 1997) is a German bobsledder and sprinter.

Career

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Straub began his athletics career as a sprinter before transitioning to bobsleigh. He competed at the 2021 World Athletics Relays and won a gold medal in the 4 × 200 metres relay.[1]

In January 2023, he competed at the IBSF European Championships 2023 and won a silver medal in the four-man event.[2] In December 2023, he again competed at the IBSF European Championships 2024 and won a gold medal in the four-man event.[3]

In March 2024, he represented Germany at the IBSF World Championships 2024 and won a gold medal in the four-man event.[4]

In February 2025, he competed at the IBSF European Championships 2025 and won a silver medal in the four-man event, finishing 0.05 seconds behind the gold medal winners.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Francesco Friedrich strengthens team with sprint relay World Champion Felix Straub". IBSF.org. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Brad Hall in 4-man bob with historic first European Championship gold for Great Britain". IBSF.org. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Friedrich with 75th World Cup win to second European Championship gold in 4-man bob". IBSF.org. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Friedrich wins sixth 4-man bobsleigh World Championship gold in a row". IBSF.org. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Johannes Lochner wins fifth title to become record European Champion in 4-man bobsleigh". IBSF.org. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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