Reigning World Champion and Olympian, Johannes Lochner is a powerhouse bobsleigh athlete. Nurturing a love of sport since childhood, Lochner could often be found competing in multiple disciplines. Everything from athletics to ice hockey, biathlon and alpine skiing, Lochner pushed himself throughout his teenage years. After finding a passion for bobsleighing, Lochner knew nothing could compare to the thrill of the game. Making his international debut for Germany in 2015, Lochner has found himself on the podium since day one. Now at the top of his game, Lochner is shaking up the competition.
Early on in Lochner’s 2020 campaign, he found his third triumphant victory at the World Cup in St. Moritz. The world realised then how unstoppable Lochner is on the sporting battlefield. Not only did he leave the competition in the icy dust, but Lochner maintained his place in the number one spot. Taking home the World Cup title, Lochner has found his groove in his adrenaline-fuelled discipline. Navigating his way through the serpentine bends of the bobsleigh run, Lochner is precise and determined. Lochner’s debut World Championships in Winterberg saw him claim the silver for the 2-man bobsleigh event. From his breakthrough moment on the ice, Lochner has proved himself a force to be reckoned with.
Balancing a phenomenal world-class sporting career with home life, Lochner is a master of discipline. Stepping away from the competition, Lochner is a family man, writing a thesis and building a business. With the thrill of the game always within reach, Lochner will be raising championship titles for years to come.