10 Interesting Fact About Luge

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• Luge is a winter sport that uses wood or fiberglass boards launched on snow.
• Luge was first introduced as an official sport at the Winter Olympics in 1964.
• At the highest speed, Luge rider can reach a speed of more than 140 km/hour.
• Luge is a very technical sport and requires high skills to control boards and maintain speed.
• There are two types of luge: single and double luge. Luge doubles involving two athletes who both control the board.
• Luge is a very popular sport in Germany and Austria, where many famous athletes come from these countries.
• There are several famous Luge circuits around the world, including in Winterberg, Germany, and Whistler, Canada.
• At the 2018 Winter Olympiad in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Germany controlled the gold medal in all luge numbers.
• Luge is a very dangerous sport, and some athletes have suffered serious injuries during the competition.
• Luge is a very exciting and challenging sport, and is a favorite of many people around the world.