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Flag-bearer remembers when U.S. sliders were born losers, not lugers
L.A. Times Olympics BlogTwo other luge athletes have carried the flag for the United States in Olympic opening ceremonies: Frank Masley in 1984 and Cammy Myler in 1994. But it wasn't until 1998 that the U.S. won a medal in the German- and...... -
Georgian luge competitor seriously injured during training run [updated with video]
L.A. Times Olympics Blog[UPDATED, 12:16 p.m.: The Associated Press is reporting that Nodar Kumaritashvili has died from his injuries. You can see video of the crash here.] A men's luge competitor from the former Soviet republic of Georgia was seriously injured during a...... -
Opening ceremony called 'a great lift' on a day that began with sorrow
L.A. Times Olympics BlogThe usual giddiness and joy that infuse the Olympic opening ceremony was tempered Friday by the death earlier in the day of luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili, who was remembered in the dedication of the broadcast and with a moment of...... -
Live from the Winter Olympics opening ceremony (Part 3)
L.A. Times Olympics Blog9:15: It's all over folks. Not the best opening ceremony of all time. Today's death cast a bit of a pall over it. However, looking back it captured the spirit of Vancouver perfectly. A big, friendly city gets a big,...... -
President of Georgia: 'No sports mistake is supposed to lead to a death'
L.A. Times Olympics BlogThe president of the Republic of Georgia, speaking to reporters a day after one of his nation’s athletes died in a luge training run, raised concerns about the design of what is the world’s fastest track at the Whistler Sliding...... -
Luge track modified for men and women
L.A. Times Olympics BlogIn the wake of the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, organizers moved the starting line for Saturday's men's luge competition down the track to the women's starting position and made other changes to ensure safety of the competitors.... -
Death still on the minds of luge competitors
L.A. Times Olympics BlogLuge competitors struggled with two adjustments Saturday as they prepared for competition: the loss of a fellow slider in a terrifying training accident and a lower starting spot that federation officials hoped would provide some psychological comfort. â€... -
Sunday's Winter Olympics schedule
L.A. Times Olympics BlogSunday, Feb. 14 Alpine Skiing Biathlon At Whistler Olympic Park Men's 10Km Sprint, 11:15 a.m. Figure Skating At Pacific Coliseum Pairs short program, 4:30 p.m. Freestyle Skiing At Cypress Mountain Men's Moguls Qualification, 2:30 p.m. Men's Moguls Final,... -
Ruben Gonzalez, the best worst luger in the world
L.A. Times Olympics BlogHis name is Ruben Gonzalez. His country: Argentina His resume: Four-time Olympic luger His website: thelugeman.com His chances: Nada. Zippo. Zero. Zilch. Don't take my word for it or don't think I'm being cruel. Here's Gonzalez, 47, in his own...... -
Felix Loch of Germany wins men's singles luge gold medal
L.A. Times Olympics BlogIn an event marred by the death Friday of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, Felix Loch of Germany edged teammate David Moeller to win the men's singles luge. Armin Zoeggeler of Italy won the bronze. The highest U.S. finisher was Tony...... -
Monday's Winter Olympics schedule
L.A. Times Olympics BlogMonday, Feb. 15 Alpine Skiing At Whistler Creekside Men’s Downhill, 10:30 a.m. Cross-Country Skiing At Whistler Olympic Park Women’s 10Km Freestyle, 10 a.m. Men’s 15Km Freestyle, 12:30 p.m. Figure Skating At Pacific Coliseum Pairs free program, 5 p.... -
As Vancouver Olympics begin, NBC airs footage of fatal luge crash
Show TrackerWith less than an hour to go until the start of opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics, NBC telecast a few seconds of video that got the games off to a somber start: The horrifying crash that killed Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili earlier...
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