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USA Luge Conducts Wind Tunnel Testing
Gordy Sheer - USA Luge - Aug 03, 2009
On August 3, Erin Hamlin and Mark Grimmette went to the San Diego Low Speed Wind Tunnel to conduct tests in preparation for the upcoming luge season and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Read More | More News
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Grimmette and Martin back on track
Peggy Shinn - Jul 20, 2009
Two-time Olympic medalists Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin are preparing for their fourth Olympics together (and Grimmette's fifth overall). Will they take gold this time? Read More | More News
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2009 Luge Summer Training Camp
- Jul 19, 2009
From July 9- July 19, 2009- USA luge teams members from across the country gathered to participate in the 2009 Luge Summer Training Camp. Here are a few shots from their stay. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Eyes on the prize
Chrös McDougall - Jun 29, 2009
As the USA luge athlete describes her upcoming challenge of qualifying for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Julia Clukey sounds like a person who is focused and ready. Read More | More News
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A pair in training
Chrös McDougall - Jun 29, 2009
Thankfully for Bengt Walden and Ashley Hayden, they have luge, which makes their long-distance situation much closer. Read More | More News
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USA Luge Athletes, Team of the Year
- May 21, 2009
On Tuesday, May 19, USA Luge announced the winners of its 2009 Athlete of the Year Awards. The athletes and staff of USA Luge take part in the voting process at the conclusion of each luge season. Read More | More News
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From Lake Placid to Land of 10,000 Lakes
Chrös McDougall/Red Line Editorial - May 14, 2009
Tony Benshoof lives out of his suitcase about four months a year and about three more are spent training in Lake Placid, hundreds of miles from his Midwest hometown. Read More | More News
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Catching up with World Champ Erin Hamlin
Gordy Sheer - Apr 09, 2009
Two months ago, Erin Hamlin won the first World Championship gold medal for the US, snapping a 12 year German winning streak in women’s luge. She now has time to reflect on this significant feat. Read More | More News
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Going for the Gold: Tony Benshoof
USOC - Mar 27, 2009
Tony Benshoof is the top U.S. luge athlete, ranked 3rd in the world and currently holds the Guinness Book of World Records for "Fastest Luge Speed," and his sights are set on the podium in 2010. Read More | More News
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2009 Norton National Championships
- Mar 20, 2009
The 2009 Norton National Championships took place March 13-14 in Lake Placid, N.Y. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Tony Benshoof's Blog Photos
- Mar 17, 2009
Personal submissions from Tony Benshoof to accompany his blog View Gallery | More Galleries
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National Luge Championships set to begin
Gordy Sheer - Mar 12, 2009
The nation’s top luge athletes will race in their final two events on March 13-14 before officially ending the competitive portion of the 2008-09 season. Read More | More News
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Luger Erin Hamlin honored by USOC
Nick Zaccardi - Mar 09, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee announced luger Erin Hamlin as one of its February Athletes of the Month. Read More | More News
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USA Luge wraps up historic race season
Gordy Sheer - Mar 03, 2009
Fans of luge in the United States had a lot to get excited about this season. Read More | More News
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Huerbin, Sweeney win Junior Nationals
Nathan Torok - Mar 02, 2009
On Sunday, March 1, Robby Huerbin and Emily Sweeney slid to first place victories in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the Junior (to age 20) National Championships in Park City Utah. Read More | More News
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Oh it's Fast: Whistler Track Tops 95 MPH
Jon Lundin - Feb 22, 2009
Ask any elite level luge athlete to describe the 2010 Olympic luge track, in Whistler, Canada, and the first word often used is "fast." Read More | More News
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2009 Luge World Cup
USOC - Feb 25, 2009
The Wiessmann Luge World Cup took place Feb. 18-21, 2009, at the Whistler Sliding Center in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Erin Hamlin Fifth at World Cup Finale
Jon Lundin - Feb 21, 2009
There were the Germans and then there was USA Luge's Erin Hamlin at Friday's, women's singles luge World Cup finale on the 2010 Olympic track, in Whistler, Canada. Read More | More News
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US posts top-10 results at World Cup
Zach Bradt - Feb 16, 2009
The eighth World Cup of the 2008-2009 season came to a close yesterday evening with U.S. slider Bengt Walden sealing a tie of his best-ever result in a World Cup race. Read More | More News
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Junior Athletes
USOC - Feb 24, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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2009 Team
USOC - Feb 24, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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US team third in relay
Zach Bradt/U.S. Luge Association - Jan 20, 2009
Oberhof, Germany (Jan. 18, 2009) - In the second day of World Cup competition, the U.S. team reached the podium Sunday, claiming third place in the team relay race. Read More | More News
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Matt Mortensen and Preston Griffall
USOC - Feb 20, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin
USOC - Feb 19, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Ashley Walden
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Courtney Zablocki
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Christopher Mazdzer
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Robby Huerbin
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Bengt Walden
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Christian Niccum and Dan Joye
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Tony Benshoof
USOC - Feb 18, 2009
Thanks to USA Luge for permission for the use of these photos. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Vancouver 1-Year-Out
USA Luge - Feb 13, 2009
Vancouver 1-Year-Out Watch Video | More Video
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Luge - Erin Hamlin
USOC - May 23, 2008
Luge - Erin Hamlin Photos View Gallery | More Galleries
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Erin Hamlin wins Luge World Champs
USA Luge - Feb 06, 2009
Erin Hamlin is the first woman from outside Germany to stand on top of the podium in a Luge World Championship since 1993. Read More | More News
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Viessmann Luge World Cup
USA Luge - Jan 09, 2009
The Viessmann Luge World Cup took place Jan. 3, 2009, in Koenigssee, Germany. View Gallery | More Galleries