Luge-Fan breaks new ground as China's first Olympic luger
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Why Georgian luger Saba Kumaritashvili sums up the true Olympic spirit
There are some moments at the Olympics that are unforgettable. They are moments you would rather not have experienced.
Beijing Games 2022 - Amy Williams: Johannes Ludwig's 'absolutely perfect steers' earn him gold
Former British skeleton Olympian Amy Williams praised Johannes Ludwig for his ‘absolutely perfect steers’ as he won luge gold at Beijing 2022. The German luger put in some of the best runs of the day, and it was that consistency that Williams picked out as the heart of his win. Ad/> “He was amazing to watch and he really goes to show that consistency is key.
Ludwig takes Germany back to gold in dominant men's singles display
YANQING, China: Johannes Ludwig sped to gold in the luge men's singles, restoring Germany's Olympic primacy in the sport, after a blistering series of runs that twice broke the track record at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre.
Winter Olympics - Johannes Ludwig produces imperious performance to claim luge gold at Beijing 2022
Germany’s Johannes Ludwig claimed his second Olympic gold medal after emerging victorious with an imperious performance in the men’s luge at Beijing 2022. The bronze medallist from Pyeongchang showed outstanding consistency to be the fastest athlete in three of the four heats, and added an individual gold to the one he won as part of Germany's relay team four years ago.
Luge-Ludwig of Germany takes gold in men's singles
YANQING, China : Johannes Ludwig of Germany won the gold medal in the men's singles luge at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday.
New Zealand win historic Winter Olympics gold but pandas run out
Zoi Sadowski Synnott made history on Sunday after winning New Zealand's first ever Winter Olympic gold but the men's downhill skiers were forced to wait 24 hours for their chance. Seven golds were up for grabs on the second full day of competition in the Chinese capital. Seven became six when the main event of the day, the men's downhill one of the most closely watched events at the Winter Olympics was postponed until Monday because of gusty winds.
Saba Kumaritashvili fulfils late cousin’s dream 12 years on, Brit’s Covid battle – Beijing diary
Saba keeps family dream alive Saba Kumaritashvili said his Olympic performance honoured his cousin Nodar, 12 years after his tragic death on the luge track at the Vancouver Games. Ad/> “I wasn’t afraid. I wanted to be in the Olympics to race,” he said.