Luge - Wikipedia
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, propelling themselves initially from handles on either side of the start ramp, then steers by using the calf muscles to flex the sled's runners or by exerting opposite shoulder pressure to the pod.
Sweeney-Gustafson and Forgan-Kirkby teams medal for USA Luge …
10 小时之前 · Sweeney and Jonny Gustafson finished second in the inaugural World Cup mixed singles race on Sunday, while Forgan and Kirkby finished third in the circuit’s first mixed doubles race. Combined with Saturday’s results — gold for Forgan and Kirkby in women’s doubles and Sweeney’s silver in women’s singles — the Americans left ...
What is luge? Know all the rules - Olympics.com
2023年2月12日 · In simple terms, luge is a timing-based race in which an athlete lies down face up on a sled and slides at incredible speeds through a predefined course. The luger with the fastest cumulative time is deemed the winner. Luge has four categories - men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles and team relay.
Luge: Olympic history, rules, latest updates and upcoming events …
Luge, derived from the French word "luge" meaning "sled," is a high-speed winter sport that combines elements of speed, skill and precision. Athletes race down an icy track lying feet first on their backs on a specialised sled, reaching top speeds of up to around 135km/h.
Forgan and Kirkby win a World Cup women's doubles luge gold …
1 天前 · LILLEHAMMER, Norway (AP) — Chevonne Forgan and Sophie Kirkby became the first Americans to win a World Cup luge gold medal on foreign soil in nearly seven years, prevailing Saturday in the season-opening women’s doubles race. It was part of a two-medal day for USA Luge. Emily Sweeney took silver in the women’s singles event.
Lugeing | History, Rules, & Facts | Britannica
Lugeing, form of small-sled racing down an ice-covered incline. It is distinctive from bobsledding and skeleton sledding in that the sled is ridden in a supine position (lying on the back) and steered by subtle leg and shoulder movements.
Winter Olympics: Why is luge the 'fastest sport on ice'? - BBC
2022年1月30日 · Average luge speeds are 120-145km/h, with skeleton at 120-130km/h, and Luge USA even once patented the phrase 'fastest sport on ice'. Rupert Staudinger, Team GB's only luge athlete at Beijing...
Luge | Milano Cortina 2026 - Olympics
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, without mechanical brakes. The blades under the sled are also sharper than those in bobsled or skeleton and more difficult to control.
Olympic luge at Beijing 2022: Top five things to know
2021年3月17日 · Luge is one of the three sliding sports on the programme at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, alongside the skeleton and bobsleigh. It is the fastest of the three, with athletes racing at speeds averaging 120-145 km/h. There are …
Luge at the Winter Olympics - Wikipedia
Luge is a winter sport featured at the Winter Olympic Games where a competitor or two-person team rides a flat sled while lying supine (face up) and feet first. The sport is usually contested on a specially designed ice track that allows gravity to increase the sled's speed.