Maximilian Arndt

Maximilian Arndt (born 23 July 1987) is a former German bobsledder who has competed since 2003. He originally competed in luge before a coach suggested that he try bobsleigh. He won four-man and two-man golds at the 2011 World Junior Championships at Park City.[2] As of February 2014 he has scored seven wins in the Bobsleigh World Cup: five in four-man, one in two-man and one in team competition.[3]

Maximilian Arndt
Personal information
Born (1987-07-23) 23 July 1987[1]
Suhl, East Germany
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight93 kg (205 lb; 14.6 st)[1]
Sport
Country Germany
SportBobsleigh (pilot)
ClubBSR Rennsteig Oberhof
Turned pro2003[1]
Coached byMatthias Trübner[2]
Christoph Langen[2]
Retired2016
Medal record
Men's Bobsleigh
Representing  Germany
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 St. MoritzFour-man
Gold medal – first place2015 WinterbergFour-man
Silver medal – second place2012 Lake PlacidFour-man
Silver medal – second place2012 Lake PlacidMixed team
Bronze medal – third place2012 Lake PlacidTwo-man
European Championships
Gold medal – first placeAltenberg 2012Four-man
Gold medal – first placeIgls 2013Four-man[2]
Silver medal – second placeAltenberg 2012Two-man

References
  1. FIBT profile, accessed January 4, 2011
  2. "Maximilian Arndt". Sochi2014.com. Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee. Archived from the original on 5 July 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  3. "Maximilian Arndt (Germany): season totals". the-sports.org. Retrieved 18 February 2014.


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