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  CBC.CA - Torino 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Luge athlete Jeff Christie talks about rough mornings and the worst feeling in the world.
In luge, like most sliding sports, the start is crucial to shaving off precious time.
Just over a century later, luge events are decided by hundredths of seconds.
www.cbc.ca /olympics/sports/luge   (565 words)

  
  Luge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luge is also the name of the sport which involves racing with such sleds.
After it had been decided that luge would replace the sport of skeleton at the Olympic Games, the first World Championships in the sport were held in 1955 in Oslo (Norway).
Luge events were first included in the Olympic Winter Games in 1964.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Luge   (788 words)

  
 luge
Steering is accomplished by shifting weight, pulling straps attached to the runners, or using the feet.
Luge - Medal breakdown (3 events): Five medals— Germany (3-1-1); Two— United States (0-1-1);...
Luge - Medal breakdown (3 events): Five medals—Germany (2-2-1); Two—United States (0-1-1);...
www.factmonster.com /ce6/sports/A0830583.html   (160 words)

  
 Skyline Gondola, Restaurant & Luge Queenstown Attractions Sightseeing Queenstown New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Located an easy 5 minute walk from central Queenstown and exclusively accessed by scenic gondola, Skyline Gondola, Restaurant and Luge is a 'must-see' attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand.
The best views in the region are found here spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama, with breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks.
As a founding participant of Qualmark, you can be assured that Skyline has been independently appraised to the highest standard as an official Qualmark Visitor Endorsed Activity.
www.skyline.co.nz   (405 words)

  
 Street-Luge.com :: Going Downhill Fast
In the heat of the SoCal sun, Brian Lee was fast all day in practice and that speed help up in the heats of racing.
A field of 12 luge riders put on a great show of drafting and speed on a warm sunny day testing the endurance of all the riders.
Last Friday this luge was stolen right out of our car.
www.street-luge.com   (507 words)

  
 street luge - Ask.com Web Search
I have been participating in the sport of Street Luge since early 1993.  It was...
Research Gravity Sport:Longboading longboards and street Luge in...
Dean is an extreme sports enthusiast and street luge world champion.
www.ask.com /web?q=street+luge&qsrc=62   (264 words)

  
 Luge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Talk politics at WashingtonTalk Luge A luge is small one- or two-person sled on which one sleighs face-up feet-first.
In 1957, the F©d©ration Internationale de Luge de Course (FIL, International Luge Federation) is...
ROME The Turin Olympics luge track will be modified for safety reasons and qualifying rules will be tightened if necessary, organizers said on Tuesday.
www.lugear.com /luge   (538 words)

  
 United States Luge Association - Official Site
USA Luge Names it 2007 Athletes and Team of the Year
Lake Placid Hosts Senior Luge 2007-08 World Cup Series Opener
Luge Season Finally Wraps up on Mt. VanHoevenberg
www.usaluge.org   (37 words)

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