Costa Laurenz
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 19 June 1993 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Germany |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
Costa Laurenz (born 19 June 1993) is a German former sprint athlete who transitioned to bobsledding. He won multiple junior world titles in the four-man competition and later achieved World Cup success in the two-man event.[1]
Athletics career
Laurenz competed in track and field specializing in the 100 m and 200 m sprints. His personal best in the 100 m was 10.73 seconds, and he was a multiple medalist at German youth championships.[2]
Bobsleigh career
Laurenz became Junior World Champion in four-man bobsleigh in both 2017 and 2019. In February 2024, he won a two-man World Cup race in Altenberg with pilot Adam Ammour. He is also known for his partnership with pilot Kim Kalicki, whom he later married.[3]
Personal life
In May 2025, Laurenz married German bobsleigh pilot and 2023 World Champion Kim Kalicki who made the announcement via Instagram.[4]
References
- ^ "2023 World Champion Kim Kalicki married former push athlete Costa Laurenz". International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Costa Laurenz – athlete biography". Wispo Wiesbadener Sportförderung. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Germany's Adam Ammour and Costa Laurenz take top spot in men's race". Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Bob-Weltmeisterin Kim Kalicki heiratet Teamkollegen Costa Laurenz". International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.