Luge


 * Known to be created by the Vikings to slide down mountainsides in Olsofjord
 * Vikings conducted luge races since 800 AD
 *  The boards they used were not aerodynamic, but they were strong and tough for speed
 * The very first international event was held in Davos, Switzerland on a road in 1883. There were 21 competetors
 * The International Sled Sport Federation was founded in 1913 in Dresden, Germany
 * In Oslo 1955, the first world championships were held
 * In 1964, luge was debuted at the Olympics
 * Lugers have four runs over two days
 * The doubles competition is only held over one day
 * No mixed sex couples have ever competed
 * In order to win, the luger must be in contact with the board
 * Racers are trying to beat the clock, as in be the fastest. To win, they must steer the luge as the hurl down the ice at about 120 MP.
 * If they crash, they are allowed to have a running start and continue with the race but they cannot be assisted.