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Luge

Luge. Stephen Jones . Description. In the Olympic Events of Luge , competitors race down a track of compacted snow and ice, in order to gain the shortest time The sleds used are made for one, or two people They lie down on the sled in order to gain more speed, and also for balance.

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Luge

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  1. Luge Stephen Jones

  2. Description • In the Olympic Events of Luge, competitors race downa track of compacted snow and ice, in order to gain the shortest time • The sleds used are made for one, or two people • They lie down on the sled in order to gain more speed, and also for balance

  3. History • The Vikings are given the credit of inventing the sport of Luge • The first races were conducted as early as 800 AD • Luge is the French word for Toboggan • The first professional event was held in Davos, Switzerland, in 1883

  4. The event had a total of 21 people from Australia, Sweden, the Netherlands, England, Germany, the United States, and Switzerland (L-R) 2010 US Men's Team: Brian Martin and Mark Gimmette

  5. Dangers of Luge • Even though there are many barriers around the tracks, competitors may still crash because of the fast speeds they are going at • A Georgian competitor, NodarKumaritashvili, died before the 2010 Olympics in an accident • He was only 21 years old

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