Slovak Bobsleigh: Čerňanská & Mokrášová at 2026 Olympics - 16th Place

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – History was made today at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Viktória Čerňanská and Lucia Mokrášová became the first Slovakian women’s team to compete in the two-woman bobsleigh event. After two runs on the challenging Cortina d’Ampezzo track, the pair currently sits in 16th position, a result that reflects both the significance of their debut and the fierce competition at the Olympic level.

A Historic First for Slovakia

Čerňanská and Mokrášová entered the competition with a clear goal: to finish within the top fifteen teams. Starting 16th in the order, they completed their first run in 57.94 seconds, placing them 18th. They demonstrated improvement in the second run, achieving a time of 57.86 seconds – the 15th fastest of that round – and ultimately climbing two positions in the overall standings.

Did You Know? This marks the first time a Slovakian women’s team has participated in the two-woman bobsleigh event at the Olympic Games.

The Competition Heats Up

Leading the field after two runs are Germany’s Laura Nolteová and Deborah Leviová, who have established a lead of 18 hundredths of a second over their fellow German teammates, Lisa Buckwitzová and Neele Schutenová. The American duo of Kaillie Armbrusterová Humphriesová and Jasmine Jonesová have slipped to third place, trailing the leaders by 23 hundredths of a second.

A total of 25 teams are vying for a medal in this event. The competition is expected to intensify as the athletes prepare for the final two runs scheduled for Saturday.

Expert Insight: The ability to consistently improve times between runs is crucial in bobsleigh. Čerňanská and Mokrášová’s eight-hundredth-of-a-second improvement demonstrates their capacity to adapt and refine their performance under pressure, which could be vital as they approach the final two runs.

What’s Next?

The final standings will be determined after the third and fourth runs on Saturday evening. Čerňanská and Mokrášová could further improve their position with strong performances in these remaining runs. However, with 25 teams competing, maintaining or improving their current ranking will be a significant challenge. Analysts expect the German teams to remain strong contenders for the gold medal, but a slight misstep could open the door for other teams to challenge for a podium finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current standing of the Slovakian team?

Viktória Čerňanská and Lucia Mokrášová are currently in 16th place after two runs.

Who is leading the competition?

Laura Nolteová and Deborah Leviová of Germany are currently in first place.

How many teams are competing in the event?

A total of 25 teams are participating in the two-woman bobsleigh competition.

What does it mean for a nation to have its first representatives in an Olympic bobsleigh event?

Slovak Bobsleigh: Čerňanská & Mokrášová at 2026 Olympics – 16th Place