Doubles luge, Myroslav and Ivan Lenko at the 2022 Luge World Cup trainings A luge (/ luːʒ /) is a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleds supine (face-up) and feet-first. A luger begins seated, …

Nov 10, 2025 · Whether you are a die-hard Winter Games enthusiast or a casual viewer wondering why anyone would volunteer to slide down a mountain at 90 mph, this guide breaks down everything you …

2 days ago · With women competing in doubles in luge for the first time, here's what to know about the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics

Jan 23, 2026 · The blades under the sled in luge are sharper than those in bobsled or skeleton and more difficult to control. Luge athletes also use a push start from a seated position to begin their runs.

Aug 11, 2025 · Learn how Olympic luge works — explore the event formats (singles, doubles, and team relay), how runs are timed, how combined times decide winners, and the key rules shaping …

Jan 28, 2026 · International luge competition has been dominated by European athletes, those from Germany and Austria in particular. At the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, U.S. doubles teams …

Luge is the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics. Athletes lie on their backs on a small sled, with their feet stretched out in front of them, and race along an icy track at speeds exceeding 150 km/hr, …

2 days ago · Luge racers need to be as aerodynamic as possible to minimize drag and go faster. AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan “All of these subtle movements are hard to see on television, but the …

Aug 8, 2025 · A true test of courage and determination, luge isn't for the faint of heart. The sport's origins can be traced back to the mountainous regions of Europe, where wooden sleds were used for transport.

Luge athletes build tremendous upper body strength for the start, when they'll propel themselves, their sled and any extra weights onto the course. Hand strength is also required for the start, when the …