What is Luge?
Luge is the fastest sport on ice, where athletes race down a winding, icy track at speeds exceeding 85 mph while lying on their backs on a small sled.
Athletes steer using precise leg and shoulder movements, experiencing forces up to 5 G's in the turns. The sport demands incredible strength, split-second reflexes, and unwavering courage.
USA Slider Search
The USA Slider Search is a national talent identification and recruitment program designed to find the next generation of Olympic luge athletes.
The program travels across America, giving young athletes the chance to try luge for the first time. Successful participants are invited to training camps where they learn the fundamentals and compete for spots on development teams.
Open to athletes ages 9-13
Free recruitment events nationwide
No prior experience required
Path to the Olympics
The journey from first slide to Olympic podium
Olympic Dreams
The Olympic Games represent the pinnacle of luge competition. Every four years, the world's best sliders converge to compete for their nations and chase Olympic glory.
Team USA has a proud history in luge, with multiple Olympic medals and world championships. Athletes like Logan Barnes carry on this legacy, training year-round to represent the United States on the world's biggest stage.