THE CANADIAN PRESS
KOENIGSSEE, Germany — Olympic champions Kaille Humphries and Heather Moyse won Canada’s first-ever women’s bobsled world championship medal Saturday.
Humphries of Calgary and Moyse of Summerside, P.E.I, earned bronze with a time of three minutes 26.74 seconds.
Cathleen Martini and Romy Logsch of Germany won gold in 3:26.11, seconds ahead of Americans Shauna Robock and Valerie Fleming of the United States (3:26.74).
"The goal for us was always the world championships," said Humphries. "I am very proud that we were able to stay focused on that goal and then go out and get it done. There is a lot of expectations on us and to go and do the business and get on the podium is great."
Helen Upperton of Calgary and Shelley-Ann Brown of Pickering, Ont., were fifth in 3:26.99.
"This is an absolutely fantastic performance. To be able to beat the Germans on their home track is a remarkable achievement," said Canadian head coach Tom De La Hunty. "Everyone predicted the Germans to sweep the podium so we are really happy."
Sandra Kiriasis of Germany was fourth, Esme Kamphuis of the Netherlands was sixth and Sabina Hafner of Switzerland in seventh.