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 ...
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Luge death, bad weather dim opening ceremony mood

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The show goes on. The mood in the Olympic world was far from what organizers had hoped heading into Friday’s opening ceremony. The death of luger Nodar Kumaritashvili ...

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 ...
The Root

Olympics: Georgian Luger Dies on Track

Sad news out of the Olympics. Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili has died following an accident on the track Friday. Suggested Reading Why Cam’ron’s Spicy Interview With His Ex Has the Internet ...

Luge at 2026 Winter Olympics: How it works, competition schedule

The title for the fastest sport at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics belongs to luge. USA Luge is in pursuit of its first Olympic gold medal.