Luge
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[Luge] is the fastest sport [on ice]. It consists of going [feet first] down an icy shoot. Very few athletes ever make it anywhere, though many try very hard for several years. All [luge] athletes deserve respect.
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A light toboggan for one or two people, ridden in a sitting or supine position.
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Luge in Luge. The luge is contested in toboggans down a purpose-built ice track, and is similar to bobsled racing. Competitors make four runs, and there are individual events for men and women. The winner is the competitor with the best aggregate time. The main difference between the luge and bobsled is that the courses are usually more twisting and tortuous.
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a sledge used for racing on ice. The person using it lies on their back with their feet pointing forward.
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