- At the 2008 FIL European Luge Championships in Cesana, Italy, finished 6th in the men's singles event.
- Is the youngest Olympic Gold Medalist in men's Luge history.
- Is a luger.
- Member of the German National team since 2006.
- Turned pro in 2006.
- Won 2 gold Olympic medals - in the men's singles and with the team in 2014 in Sochi.
- On 21 February 2009, during the 2008-2009 Luge World Cup season finale at Whistler Sliding Centre, recorded the fastest registered speed in luge - 153.98 km/h (95.68 mph).
- Coach is his father, Norbert Loch.
- Won the 2006 Junior World Championship held in Altenberg, Germany.
- In November 2008 injured his shoulder during training.
- His club is RC Berchtesgaden.
- Parents are Norbert and Maria Loch.
- Has been competing since 1995.
- Lives in Schönau am Königssee.
- Won 9 medals at the FIL World Luge Championships with 8 golds (Men's singles: 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013; Mixed team event: 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013) and one silver (Men's singles: 2011).
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