Costa Laurenz

Costa Laurenz (born 19 June 1993) is a German former sprint athlete who transitioned to bobsledding. He won multiple junior world titles in the four-man competition and later achieved World Cup success in the two-man event.

Athletics career Laurenz competed in track and field specializing in the 100 m and 200 m sprints. His personal best in the 100 m was 10.73 seconds, and he was a multiple medalist at German youth championships.

Bobsleigh career Laurenz became Junior World Champion in four-man bobsleigh in both 2017 and 2019. In February 2024, he won a two-man World Cup race in Altenberg with pilot Adam Ammour. He is also known for his partnership with pilot Kim Kalicki, whom he later married.

Personal life In May 2025, Laurenz married German bobsleigh pilot and 2023 World Champion Kim Kalicki who made the announcement via Instagram.