How Luge Is Making History at the Winter Olympics

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

Has anyone ever died in luge event at the Olympics?

The nail-biting sport continues to be a Winter Olympics favorite, but its massive speed and high intensity action can be treacherous.

I won two Olympic medals in luge. What’s the secret? Embrace imperfection

Brian Martin competed in two Olympics in men’s doubles luge, winning bronze in 1998 and silver in 2002. As a young athlete in luge, I used to be superstitious. I’d think things like: Oh, I didn’t wear my lucky underwear last night so that’s probably why I didn’t have a good race.

Olympians barrel down icy track. What to know about luge, skeleton, bobsleigh

With the 2026 Winter Olympics underway, here's a guide on the high-speed sledding sports: luge, skeleton and bobsleigh.
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Women's luge singles preview: Germany a force, USA could be dark horse

The first taste of women’s luge competition starts on Monday, Feb. 9, with Run 1 slated for 11 a.m. ET at Cortina Sliding Centre. Who is in contention for a medal in women's singles luge?

Langenhan, Mueller, Fischnaller lead way after 1st 2 runs of Olympic men's luge race

Germany’s Max Langenhan leads the men's singles luge after two runs, finishing in 1 minute, 45.826 seconds on Saturday

No brakes and split-second precision makes luge thrilling to watch. Here's how it works.

Luge is one of the fastest and most popular competitions at the Olympics. Athletes race feet-first down icy tracks at high speeds. Here's how it works. (Photo: AP)

Winter Olympics 2026: Vonn ‘stable’ after crash; luge, speed skating and more – live

Lindsey Vonn’s brave bid for downhill gold ended in agony as Breezy Johnson topped the podium. Join our writers for updates from Milan Cortina