Men's doubles luge has Olympic fans asking why two-man luge is a thing originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Luge is one of those events at the Winter Olympics that draws some questions. And, well, that's before you even get to two-man luge, otherwise known as men's double luge.
With women competing in doubles in luge for the first time, here's what to know about the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics
USA's Marcus Mueller, a Brookfield native, and Ansel Haugsjaa finished sixth in men's double luge at the Winter Olympics.
The first U.S. women's luge medal since 2014 went to Ashley Farquharson, who overcame fifth-place start to earn Olympic bronze in thrilling competition.
Farquharson sealed the bronze medal with a strong fourth run, earning just the seventh U.S. Olympic luge medal ever, men or women.
Can't view the above video? Click here. Women’s doubles luge officially became an Olympic sport on Wednesday, debuting at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Before this year, Olympic doubles luge was technically open to both men and women,
Ashley Farquharson didn't medal in any of her first 54 World Cup races before finally breaking through this season.
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ashley Farquharson crossed the finish line, looked at the giant scoreboard at the end of the track and then immediately began to cry. A happy cry, at that. A very happy cry.
With little time on real ice, Olympic sliders rely on visualization to sharpen skills and chase 2026 Milan Cortina podiums.
Day 5 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics included another eight gold medals being earned, headlined by Jordan Stolz of Team USA in the men's speedskating 1,000-meter. The American phenom entered the event as a heavy favorite, living up to the hype by setting a new Olympic record en route to his first gold medal.
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