Luge
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Equipment | Sled, helmet, suit, visor, gloves, finger spikes, booties |
|---|---|
| Highest governing body | International Luge Federation |
| Olympic | Part of Winter Olympic program in 1964 to 2026 |
| First played | 1870s |
| Team members | Teams of 1 or 2 |
| Mixed gender | Yes, but usually in separate competitions |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2326257 |
About Luge
A luge is a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleds supine and feet-first. A luger steers by using their calf muscles to flex the sled's runners or by exerting opposite shoulder pressure to the seat. Racing sleds weigh 21–25 kg for singles and 25–30 kg for doubles. Luge is also the name of an Olympic sport.
