Testing begins at Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track for bobsled, luge
Tests are underway at Cortina’s controversial Olympic sliding track ROME -- When Italian skeleton competitor Mattia Gaspari ...
CNN15 年
Olympic opening ceremony clouded by luger's death
Luge death happens on track that caused concern, Georgian says A high-flying snowboarder opened the ceremonies by jumping through a giant set of Olympic rings, prompting roars from the crowd ...
NBC Olympics3 年
Luge Olympic History: When did the luge become an Olympic event?
Luge had never been included in the Olympic program until 1964 because it was deemed too dangerous, and Kay-Skrzypecki’s death did little to dissuade those fears. 1968 Grenoble: East German women go 1 ...
Testing begins at Cortina’s controversial Olympic sliding track
When Italian skeleton competitor Mattia Gaspari became the first athlete to test the controversial sliding track for next ...
Infobae3 年
Coroner Closes Vancouver Luge Track after Training Run Death
(ATR) The luge track for the Vancouver Olympics is shut ... “Our sportsmen and our athletes decided to be loyal to the spirit of Olympic Games and dedicate their performance to their fallen ...
Burnaby Now1 个月
Luge world championships an Olympic 'dress rehearsal' for young Canadian team
WHISTLER, B.C. — It's been nearly 15 years since Caitlin Nash stood on the sidelines, watching wide-eyed as luge sleds flew by at stunning speeds, all in pursuit of Olympic glory. Gemma Karstens-Smith ...