Known for its thrilling speeds and precision, luge is one of the fastest and most daring Olympic sports.
Luge is a high-speed winter sliding sport where athletes lie on their backs on a small sled and race down an icy track feet-first. Riders steer by shifting their weight and using subtle leg and shoulder movements. Known for its thrilling speeds and precision, luge is one of the fastest and most daring Olympic sports.
🏎️ Luge athletes can reach speeds of 130–145 km/h!
❄️ It debuted in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.
🇩🇪 Germany dominates luge, winning the most Olympic medals.
🛷 The sled weighs about 21–25 kg for singles.
🎯 Steering is done without brakes—only body control!
