Park City Girl Wins Olympic Bronze in Luge
Ashley Farquharson learned to luge through a Friday after-school program in Park City. Now she's bringing home an Olympic bronze medal from the same track that sparked her journey.
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Germany Makes Olympic Luge History With 4th Relay Gold
Germany's luge team completed a perfect Olympic relay record, winning their fourth consecutive gold medal since the event began. Two teammates now hold an incredible seven Olympic gold medals each.
Italy Wins Gold in Luge at Home in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Italian lugers Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer won gold in women's doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics on home snow. Their emotional celebration captured the pure joy of Olympic victory in front of their home crowd.
American Luger Wins Rare Olympic Medal After 54 Races
Ashley Farquharson earned bronze in luge at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming only the second American woman ever to medal in the event. The Park City native's breakthrough came after years of perseverance without a single World Cup victory.
Adelaide Girl Now Medal Contender for US Olympic Luge Team
A girl from bone-dry Adelaide who'd never seen snow is now racing for Olympic medals in luge for Team USA. Chevonne Forgan's journey from Coromandel Valley to the podium proves how one adventure can change everything.
US Luger Ashley Farquharson Wins First Olympic Medal
After 54 World Cup races without a medal, Utah luger Ashley Farquharson stood on the Olympic podium with bronze at the Milan Cortina Games. The 2026 Winter Olympics marked a breakthrough moment for both Farquharson and USA Luge's legacy.
German Luger Wins Olympic Gold Despite Serious Neck Pain
Max Langenhan nearly withdrew from the Olympics due to neck pain but pushed through to claim Germany's 12th men's singles luge gold medal. His victory in Cortina added a heavy gold medal to his already aching neck, but the two-time World Cup champion says it's worth it.
Michigan Sledding Hill Launched Olympic Medalist's Career
A small luge track built across the street from Mark Grimmette's home turned the Muskegon teenager into a two-time Olympic medalist and USA Luge's sports program director. Now he's coaching one of Team USA's strongest luge teams heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.