Luge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A luge is a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleds supine (face up) and feet-first. Steering is done by flexing the sled's runners with the calf of each leg or exerting opposite shoulder p...
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Street luge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Street luge is an extreme gravity-powered activity that involves riding a streetluge board (sometimes referred to as a sled) down a paved road or course. Street luge is also known as land luge or roa...
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In this winter sport, individuals slide down a twisted, ice-covered course while lying on their backs with their feet at the front of a special runnered sled. Competitors race against the clock, ... Competitors often reach speed of 112 km/h (70 mph). Luge has been popular in Europe since the late 19th century. MORE! [ AM] {NR}
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The sport of luge is started by an announcement to clear the track of coaches, athletes, and equipment. They start from a stationary position at the fire of a gunshot. The athletes have on gloves with small spikes in the palms to push themselves off the starting line.
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Although the sport of luge is sometimes thought of as being relatively new, sled racing is actually one of the oldest of all winter sports. The word "luge" comes from the French word for "sled." In Germany it is known as "rodel," and it is in the alpine countries of Europe that the sport began.
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Welcome to the Website for the Canadian Luge Association! ... Canada Luge - Recent News ... 2009 November 30; LUGE CANADA STRIKES GOLD IN TEAM RELAY ; Globe and Mail Published on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 12:00AM EST Canada won its first World Cup gold in luge in a team relay competition at Igls, Austria yesterday.
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