EquipmentThe equipment needed for the riders is specially suits designed to be aerodynamic, gloves with spikes finger tips used to help riders push off, luge helmets and special shoes that usually have firm, smooth outer soles.
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HIstoryLuge was originally as a sport in Switzerland, where the first course was built in 1879. Four years later, the town hosted the first international competition. But, it was first introduced into the Olympics in 1946.
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FavouritesFor the Sochie 2014 olympics Felix Loch is the favourite to win for the men’s singles competition . Felix is twenty four years old and is from Sonneberg, Germany. |
RisksLuge is said to be one of the most dangerous sports currently in the winter Olympics. Since it consists of travelling at high speeds over a special track of artificially frozen ice, it can a deadly sport. During a run, the sled can reach speeds of over 140 km/h.
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Results
Men's Singles
Gold- Felix Loch of Germany Silver- Albert Demchenko of Russia Bronze- Armin Zoeggeler of Italy |
Doubles
Gold- Germany Silver- Austria Bronze- Latvia |
Women's Singles
Gold- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany Silver- Tatjana Huefner of Germany Bronze- Erin Hamlin of USA |