The nail-biting sport continues to be a Winter Olympics favorite, but its massive speed and high intensity action can be treacherous.

Germany's Max Langenhan becomes the latest Olympic luge champion, winning gold in the men's singles at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Summer Britcher posted the ninth-best time during the six training runs for the women's singles luge competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The finals for the Men’s Luge Single Run competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are here! This is one of the highest-profile luge events of the Olympics. It will air from the Cortina Sliding Centre.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The race for the medals in men's singles luge might already be down to three sliders. Germany’s Max Langenhan finished his two runs in 1 minute, 45.826 seconds on Saturday,

Brian Martin competed in two Olympics in men’s doubles luge, winning bronze in 1998 and silver in 2002. As a young athlete in luge, I used to be superstitious. I’d think things like: Oh, I didn’t wear my lucky underwear last night so that’s probably why I didn’t have a good race.

While at a glance Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton may appear similar, the three sliding events have distinct differences. (AP photo)

The most dangerous of all Olympic sliding sports, competitors in the luge can reach speeds close to 90 mph. Check out when the medal events will run.

The first taste of women’s luge competition starts on Monday, Feb. 9, with Run 1 slated for 11 a.m. ET at Cortina Sliding Centre. Who is in contention for a medal in women's singles luge?

During the Milano Cortina games, there will be several bobsled, luge and skeleton events. If you're here, you might be wondering who the voices are you'll hear on the NBC broadcast. Don't worry. We have the answers.