At a glance, the common ground between the motorsports realm of NASCAR and the winter sport of luge should seem small. Then again, after a season-opening exhibition race for the stock-car crowd that faced snow and ice this past week,

Jonathan Gustafson talks about discovering his love for luge at 11 as he prepares to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Germany is expected to once again dominate the medal count in luge, but the U.S. could pull off a surprise or two, especially in the women's events.

One of the fastest races at the Winter Olympics is luge. Here's how to watch all the luge action in 2026 in Italy.

Here's a look at the differences between bobsled, luge and skeleton heading into the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Then came Burper, a tall, lean woman who just happened to be racing on a yellow sled, which isn't exactly a common color in luge. Britcher is tall, lean and, you guessed it, races on a yellow sled. The everyday SNL viewer probably didn't make the connection. Those who know Britcher got it almost immediately.

Discover the basics of Olympic luge — learn about all events (men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles, and team relay), how runs are timed and scored, what rules govern the sport, and how athletes win medals at the Winter Games,

The two-time medalist and former Team USA flag bearer will lead athletes competing Feb. 7-12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

By Mitch Phillips CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Most countries arrive at the Olympics dreaming of, maybe hoping for, medals but when it comes to Germany and luge the question is more about which of their athletes will take gold and who will have to settle for a lower place on the podium.