With women competing in doubles in luge for the first time, here's what to know about the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics

The driest state in the driest country of the world might seem the unlikeliest of places for a star in the Winter Olympics sport of luge to emerge, but Chevonne Forgan will be a medal contender tonight — albeit for Team USA.

Ashley Farquharson made U.S. Olympic history to secure the nation's second medal in women's luge. She needed a dramatic comeback to make it happen.

Glen Rock is planning a watch party for hometown favorite Summer Britcher as she competes in the women's singles luge in Italy today.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ashley Farquharson crossed the finish line, looked at the giant scoreboard at the end of the track and then immediately began to cry. A happy cry, at that. A very happy cry.

Some of the most daring athletes travel at high speeds for glory, as the final runs of the Women’s Luge at the 2026 Winter Olympics is set for Tuesday.

TMJ4 sports reporter Ashley Washburn tries alpine luge at America's only natural track in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where U.S. team members train on one of the world's toughest courses.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — German teammates Julia Taubitz and Merle Fraebel have pulled away after the first two runs of the women’s singles luge event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening up a sizable lead over the rest of the field going into Tuesday’s medal-deciding heats.

Just over a year ago, his parents - former world champion pairs skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova - were among 67 people killed in a plane crash in Washington DC. Of those on board the flight, 28 were athletes, coaches or parents connected to US figure skating.