Feet first downhill on a sled at cheetah speed: What to know about luge at the Winter Olympics
Luge is a high-speed sledding sport with singles, doubles, and team relay events where athletes lie on their backs and steer with subtle body movements.
USA's Summer Britcher boosts Olympic luge bid with another World Cup gold
Summer Britcher leads the World Cup standings after winning in Sigulda, is a top medal contender for Milan Cortina Olympics and extended USA Luge records.
Russian luge athletes compete alongside Ukrainians in Lake Placid, N.Y.
Russian and Ukrainian luge athletes are competing side-by-side in Lake Placid at an Olympic qualifying event, with Russians allowed only under neutral status.
