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,
Sophia Kirkby competed in the women's luge doubles race on Wednesday
Ashley Farquharson didn't medal in any of her first 54 World Cup races before finally breaking through this season.
With little time on real ice, Olympic sliders rely on visualization to sharpen skills and chase 2026 Milan Cortina podiums.
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