Team USA’s Ashley Farquharson, right, helps Seiya Kobayashi, of Japan, carry his sled following his men’s singles run on Dec. 8. Kobayashi trains with the U.S. luge team. (News photo — Parker O’Brien)

Team USA’s top women’s doubles teams await their results following their runs in the sprint division World Cup in Lake Placid. Pictured from left are Sophie Kirkby, Chevonne Forgan, Reannyn Weiler and Maya Chan. (News photo — Parker O’Brien)

Austria’s Madeleine Egle competes in the women’s singles event at the FIL Luge World Cup in Lake Placid. Egle took home the women’s singles gold medal. (News photo — Parker O’Brien)

Team USA’s Jonny Gustafson, left, talks with Chris Mazdzer and his son Nico following the men’s single competition in Lake Placid on Dec. 8. (News photo — Parker O’Brien)