Flying Feet-First at 90 MPH: Inside the Luge’s Daredevil World
A writer explains luge’s fast, dangerous nature—racing feet-first at up to 90 mph—while recalling the sport’s deadly sting from the 2010 Vancouver tragedy. He anchors the piece with a breathtaking first-person Latvia racer video, marvels at the athletes’ skill and bravery, and concedes he wouldn’t try it, even as he reflects on the Olympics’ mix of awe and risk.