Humphries, Jones Win Historic World Bobsled Title for US

Kaillie Humphries got some help from a U.S. bobsled legend on her way to making history Saturday. Humphries is the world women’s bobsled champion for a record fourth time, teaming with Lolo Jones to win the title on a snowy day in Altenberg, Germany. Humphries and Jones finished their four runs over two days in 3 minutes, 48.26 seconds. And Humphries drove to the title in a sled equipped with runners that were owned by Steven Holcomb, the former world and Olympic champion who died nearly four years ago. “A big portion of this was for him, too,” Humphries said, talking through her tears moments after winning the title. “This feels great.” Humphries also won world championships in 2012, 2013, and 2020, along with Olympic golds in 2010 and 2014. The Olympic titles and first two world crowns came while she was racing for Canada. She was released from that …

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