Claim: Retired since 2014, luger Christian Niccum set a record in 2011 for the longest gap between World Cup podium finishes, at twelve years; his best doubles finish was a sixth palce in 2008 in Gremany.
Evidence: In doubles his best finish was a 6th place in 2008 in Oberhof, Germany. In 2011 Niccum set a new record when he finished third in a race in Winterberg, Germany, for the longest gap between World Cup podium fishishes, at 12 years. Niccum retired from the sport after the 2014 Winter Olympics.