Olympic History For Sporting Families olympic history for Families. his brothers, also Finnish champions, but without olympicsuccesses; four Italian brothers who practiced Bobsledding or luge (444.75 http://users.skynet.be/hermandw/olymp/families.html
Boston.com / Sports / 2002 Olympic Games Skiing Ice Hockey - luge - Nordic Combined - Short Track Skating - Skeleton - SkiJumping - Snowboarding - Speedskating. history. - olympic history - All-time http://www.boston.com/sports/olympics/salt_lake_2002/wires/olympics_allnews.htm
The History Of Luge The history of luge Imagine putting on a skin tight (Nutricise) That's the sportof luge. The olympic athletes who participate in this sport, however, are http://www.efit.com/servlet/article/snowsports/9640.html
Extractions: Nutricise Although the sport is sometimes thought of as being relatively new, sled racing is actually one of the oldest of all winter sports. The word luge comes from the French word for sled. In Germany the sport is known as rodel, and it is in the alpine countries of Europe that the sport began. References to sled racing first appeared in chronicles from Norway in 1480 and the Erz Mountain area in 1552. The first international luge race took place in 1883 with 21 competitors representing seven nations, including the United States. The race was organized by hotels in the Swiss resort of Davos and took place over the 4-kilometer (2.5 mile) road from St. Wolfgang to Klosters. At the turn of the century, luge was actually governed by the International Bobsled Federation, which administered all ice-track sports. In 1953 the sport gained its own international governing body with the formation of the Federation Internationale de Luge de course (FIL), and in 1964 luge was inaugurated as an Olympic sport at the IX Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
History Of Luge represented. luge became an olympic sport in 1964 at Innsbruck, Austria.As the sport evolved it separated into two disciplines. http://www.wasatchluge.org/history.htm
Extractions: Wasatch Luge Club What is Luge? Luge first originated in the Swiss Alps and was practiced on logging roads leading from the hills to the villages. Recreational sliding became organized in 1883 with the first international competition being held in Davos, Switzerland where seven nations were represented. Luge became an Olympic sport in 1964 at Innsbruck, Austria. As the sport evolved it separated into two disciplines. Kuntsbahn, which is German for Artificial Track, and is the present day Olympic Style which has high banked turns and speeds averaging 60-90 mph. The 2nd discipline, Naturbahn, German for Natural Track, retained the look of its origins. The turns are flat and the athlete uses more body movements which can be seen by most spectators. It is interesting to note that most of the terms and the language of this sport are German. Yet we, in the U.S. adopted the French word for sled, Luge. Established during the winter of 1995, the Wasatch Luge Club (WLC) was created in response to the growing interest and questions regarding the sport of luge in Utah. As a result of Salt Lake City's Olympic selection, a new Bobsled/Luge Run was constructed at the Bear Hollow site in Park City, now known as the Utah Olympic Park. The WLC acts as a point of first contact for anyone with a question about the sport of Luge, whether it ís only general curiosity or a true desire to be involved. The Wasatch Luge Club is the only sanctioned luge club by the United States Luge Association in this area. Our mission is to promote the sport of luge as a means of recreation for all ages, to act as a feeder to the National Team System, and to create a base of volunteers and officials to aid in the running of events. These events range from local club level races to the Olympics and beyond.
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS olympic history, luge was integrated into the heart of the InternationalBobsleigh and Toboganning Federation in 1935. Twentytwo http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/programme/history_uk.asp?DiscCode=LG
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS Davos and remains the governing body of luge today. olympic DISCIPLINE Discover thissport through its competition format, equipment, glossary and history. http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=LG
Untitled Document in its already rich winter sports history when it Van Hoevenberg luge facility duringthree separate on Coaches Gordy Sheer (1998 olympic Silver Medalist, 1997 http://www.usaluge.org/lpcamp.html
Extractions: select a category USA Luge Overview - Mission Statement - History of USA Luge - Membership Info - USA Luge Staff National Team/Media Info - Press Releases - Pictures and Highlights of '99 - 2000 - 2000 - 2001 National Team - Salt Lake City 2002 - Nagano 98 - Goodwill Games Marketing Programs/Events - Verizon Win at School - USA Luge Visits Schools - Verizon Junior Luge Series - Athlete Recruitment Tour - Verizon Luge Challenge - Try Luge at Ski Resorts - USA Luge Fantasy Camp - Live the Life of a Luge Athlete Performance Captures Media Attention - Success in Competition - TV Coverage - Print Media Highlights LAKE PLACID FANTASY CAMP To be announced The village of Lake Placid is synonymous with winter sports. In 1932, the world focused it's attention on the picturesque village when it staged North America's first Winter Olympics. In 1980, the tradition continued as Lake Placid hosted the Games once again. Olympic history was made as the US Hockey Team stunned the world by defeating the powerful Russian team and continued on to win Gold. Today, the challenging slopes of Whiteface Mountain, ice skating, cross country skiing and quaint shops continue to draw thrillseekers and tourists alike during the winter months. The village recently added a new chapter in its already rich winter sports history when it hosted the first-ever Winter Goodwill Games. In preparation for the games, a brand-new, state-of-the-art luge track was constructed. Americans Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin christened the world's newest and longest luge track, winning Gold in the doubles event by a mere 5-thousandths of a second. The USA Luge Fantasy camp will give a few lucky participants an opportunity to slide down the same run where Grimmette and Martin achieved their glorious victory.
Washingtonpost.com: Hackl Wins 3rd Straight Men's Luge Four years ago, Hackl roared back on the last run to edge Austria's Markus Prockby 13 thousandths of a second, the closest luge race in olympic history. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/sport/luge/art
Extractions: The 31-year-old German left the field in his icy wake with the two fastest runs of the day again to win his third straight Olympic gold medal in luge. The soldier from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps became just the sixth Winter Olympian to win the same event three consecutive times. Hackl, who rattled his rivals on the first day of competition by trotting out a new pair of slick booties that allegedly gave him an aerodynamic edge he didn't need, got his 50-pound blue sled cranking quickly Monday. He was first out of the chute and continued his brilliant performance, finishing in 49.614 seconds. He followed that up with a final run of 49.630. In four runs over two days, he had a total of 3 minutes, 18.436 seconds. Armin Zoeggler of Italy won the silver in 3:18.939, and Jens Mueller of Germany was third in 3:19.093. Four years ago, Hackl roared back on the last run to edge Austria's Markus Prock by 13 thousandths of a second, the closest luge race in Olympic history. This time it was not even close.
Washingtonpost.com: German Kraushaar Wins Women's Luge luge By John Kekis Associated Press Wednesday, February 11, 1998; 233 am EST NAGANO,Japan In the closest luge race in olympic history, Germany's Silke http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/sport/luge/art
Extractions: Kraushaar finished the four runs in 3 minutes, 23.779 seconds, Niedernhuber was timed in 3:23.781, and Angelika Neuner of Austria took the bronze in 3:24.253. Four years ago at Lillehammer, Georg Hackl beat Markus Prock by 13 thousandths of a second. This time, after nearly three miles of sliding, the difference was virtually indiscernible. The United States was shut out of a medal again and now is 0-for-87 in Olympic luge. But Erin Warren, of Winchester, Mass., provided a ray of hope for the future, if she continues in the sport. Warren, of Winchester, Mass., had the race of her life, finishing sixth in 3:25.328. It was a strong for the 26-year-old Warren, who has had a penchant for wrecking. Warren, who crashed on her first run in her Olympic debut at Lillehammer four years ago, also crashed here last year during the Olympic test event. But on the first run of competition, she raced into sixth place and stayed there the rest of the way. She was faster each time she went down the twisting, 14-turn Spiral track.
Extractions: Go to: Guardian Unlimited home UK news World news Archive search Arts Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Film Football Jobs Life MediaGuardian.co.uk Money The Observer Online Politics Shopping SocietyGuardian.co.uk Sport Talk Travel Audio Email services Special reports The Guardian The weblog The informer The northerner The wrap Advertising guide Crossword Dating Headline service Syndication services Events / offers Help / contacts Information Newsroom Style guide Travel offers TV listings Weather Web guides Guardian Weekly Money Observer Home Football Cricket Rugby ... Help The Olympic gods who smiled so brightly on Steve Redgrave turned their back on George Hackl yesterday. The German, attempting to win his fourth consecutive gold medal in luge, had his dream shattered by age and an Italian he had beaten in the last two games. A victory would have meant Olympic history for Hackl, who would have become the first man in the Winter Games to win the same event four times in a row. Only three athletes - Carl Lewis in the long jump, Al Oerter in the discus and Paul Elvstrom in sailing - have won four consecutive gold medals in an individual event.
Guardian Unlimited Sport | Olympics Americans moan as last comes first February 18 Australia claimed their first everWinter games gold with perhaps the luckiest win in olympic history. luge. http://sport.guardian.co.uk/olympics/0,10308,502614,00.html
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Utah Olympic Park history / Legacy Construction of the Utah olympic Park began in 1991 with the Park,ski jump The bobsled, skeleton and luge track became operational in 1997. http://www.utaholympicpark.com/aboutus/history.html
Extractions: History / Legacy Originally known as the Utah Winter Sports Park, the facility was funded as part of the $59 million tax diversion approved by Utah taxpayers in 1989. The facility was a critical element in the Salt Lake Bid Committee's efforts to capture a future Olympic Winter Games. Construction of the Utah Olympic Park began in 1991 with the Park, ski jump facilities and freestyle aerials splash pool opening in 1993. The bobsled, skeleton and luge track became operational in 1997. In July 1999, ownership of the Utah Winter Sports Park transferred from the Utah Sports Authority to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, and the venue became recognized as the Utah Olympic Park. The facility underwent a series of upgrades and renovations for the Games, including the construction of the K120 jump and reconfiguration of the K90. Additionally, the master plan included design of the venue's common areas, infrastructure, transportation system and entrances. The design and engineering phase of all projects was completed in September 1999 with construction completed in the fall 2000. General construction costs were $33 million for sliding track, $21 million for ski jumps, $6 million for infrastructure and $2.5 million for Day Lodge and pool. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the venue welcomed more than 300,000 visitors during 16 days of competition. The Utah Olympic Park was the site of 14 events with three in ski jumping, three in nordic combined, three in bobsled, three in luge and two in skeleton.
Olympics 2002 - CBS.SportsLine.com Hockey; luge; Nordic Combined. Short Track; Skeleton; Ski Jumping; Snowboarding;Speed Skating. olympic history by Athlete. Individual Medal Winners. http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/olympics/2002/history/
Olympics 2002 - CBS.SportsLine.com Brian Martin and Mark Grimmette win one of two American medals in luge Friday AP),They don't get gold, but American lugers make history Friday olympic Highlights. http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/olympics/2002/luge/
Calgaryplus.ca > Profile > Canada Olympic Park yearround activities, events and a rich olympic history, is the high-flying eventsduring the XV olympic Winter Games state-of-the-art bobsled and luge track. http://www.calgaryplus.ca/profile/90284/?cr_survey=1
Rocky Mountain News: Bobsled Luge Skeleton Thorpe became the first luger in olympic history to win medals with different partners.In the women's competition, luge produced precisely what was expected http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/bobsled_luge_skeleton/article/0,1299,DRMN_
MSNBC Cover the first black competitor to win a gold medal in the history of the stood 0.29 aheadof Sandra Prokoff in Germany I with former olympic luge medallist Susi http://www.msnbc.com/news/711625.asp
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MSNBC Cover gold medal in 11 Olympiads and its fifth medals sweep in womens luge. for the goldin Nagano four years ago by .002 the closest finish in olympic history. http://www.msnbc.com/news/706748.asp
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International Luge Federation - History HIGHLIGHTS OF SLEDDING AND FIL history. olympic Committee/ IOC at Athens/ Greeceluge on artificial track is to replace skeleton as an olympic discipline. http://www.fil-luge.org/FIL/geschichte_en.htm
Extractions: First international sled contest. Competitors from Australia, England, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland started on the 12th of February in Switzerland on a 4-km road between Davos and Klosters. The ex aequo winners: the Australian student Georg ROBERTSON and the mailman Peter MINSCH from Klosters - both within the time of 9 minutes and 15 seconds. New founding of the "Internationaler Schlittensportverband" (International Sled Sport Federation) in Dresden/ Germany. The members: "Deutscher Rodelbund" (German Sled Sport Federation), "Deutscher Bobverband" (German Bobsleigh Federation), "Verband Deutscher Schlittensportvereine in der Tschechoslowakei" (Federation of German Sled Sport Associations in Czechoslovakia) and "Österreichischer Schlittensportverband" (Austrian Sled Sport Federation).
