Friedrich claims 50th IBSF World Cup victory

BERLIN, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- German icon Francesco Friedrich claimed his 50th IBSF World Cup victory by winning the 2-man bobsleigh title in Winterberg, Germany on Saturday.

The Olympic champion finished the first heat in 54.05 seconds along with his teammate Alexander Schuller, setting a new track record.

Germany swept the podium as Adam Ammour and Benedikt Hertel won second place, while Johannes Lochner a