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Local Olympians

USA Luge post another solid outing at World Cup

OBERHOF, Germany— Following the final Olympic qualification races in Winterberg, Germany, last weekend, a contingent of USA Luge athletes continues to race on the World Cup circuit before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 begin in less than three weeks’ time. The U.S. ...

USA Luge taps 11 slider Olympic team

LAKE PLACID — USA Luge officially announced its 11 nominations for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina on Monday, Jan. 12, as the elite team is made up of a solid mix of returning Olympians and newcomers. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee will officially sign off ...

Sliding and sculpting

LAKE PLACID — Sophia Kirkby is not only hoping to qualify for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in February, but she’s looking to bring her off-ice passion for ceramics with her as well. The Ray Brook native, who competes in doubles luge, crafted thousands of handmade and ...

USA Luge’s Britcher takes home gold from Park City

PARK CITY — It was a historic day on Saturday for USA Luge at the International Luge Federation’s (FIL) World Cup as Summer Britcher secured a sixth career gold medal, furthering her legacy as the all-time singles leader in the U.S. The result also marks the 50th World Cup gold medal for ...

Records tumble at Norton USA Luge Start Championships

LAKE PLACID — USA Luge athletes produced a flood of track records and personal bests at the Norton Start Championships on Friday, Sept. 19. Held at the team’s headquarters and training facility in late summer annually, the event serves as an informal kick-off to the luge ...

Sliding into an Olympic year

LAKE PLACID — Sophia Kirkby walked into Origin Coffee Co. on April 15, with her own mug. She made it herself and was glad to show it off. It was a complete contrast from nearly a year ago, when the Ray Brook native, who competes on the women’s national luge team, found out her ...