KONIGSSEE, Germany -- Canada's Mellisa Hollingsworth captured bronze for her second-career medal at the skeleton world championships Saturday.
Hollingsworth recorded a time of three minutes 29.74 seconds to reach the podium.
The 30-year-old from Eckville, Alt., last won a world championship bronze in 2000.
"I am super happy. I did my work, maintained my focus and I got the job done," said Hollingsworth. "It is such a tricky track. You have to be bang on or there are severe consequences."
Hollingsworth joined two German athletes on the podium. Marion Thees captured the world championship title with a time of 3:28.51, while Anja Huber slid to the silver medal at 3:29.39.
Amy Gough, of Abbotsford, B.C., finished seventh at 3:30.99, while Calgary's Darla Deschamps placed eighth at 3:31.21. Robynne Thompson, also of Calgary, was 11th in 3:33.14.
The bronze was extra sweet for Hollingsworth, who has battled a nagging foot injury all season.
"I went an entire season without being able to sprint, and considering I'm a sprinter, that is tough to deal with," said Hollingsworth. "Considering the circumstances, I am really happy with this year."
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