Luge Rules
Luge Rules Luge, a winter racing pursuit, entails navigating sleds down purpose-built tracks adorned with steep banks and inclines. Athletes, assuming a "supine" posture, propel themselves down these tracks, lying on their backs with feet positioned at the sled's lower end. Historical indications hint at Luge races dating back to 800 AD, where Vikings engaged in competitive sledding on the Oslofjord mountains. The inaugural documented international Luge event occurred in 1883, featuring seven nations in competition at Davos, Switzerland. Luge debuted at the Olympics in 1964 and has maintained a consistent presence since. Germany dominates Olympic Luge across all categories—Men’s Singles, Doubles, and Women’s Singles. Italy and Austria closely follow, though with a notable gap. Georg Hackl, Jan Behrendt, and Stefan Krausse stand out as Germany’s elite Luge athletes. However, Italy's Armin Zoggeler holds the title of the most accomplished individual in the sport, ...