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Local Olympians

Forgan and Kirkby earn luge World Cup medal again

OBERHOF, Germany– For the second time in three races, the United States women’s doubles team of Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby stood on the podium at a World Cup luge event, taking the bronze medal on Saturday, Dec. 14. The duo then helped the U.S. place fifth in the team relay ...

Ray Brook native slides to doubles luge gold

LILLEHAMMER, Norway — The USA Luge team kicked off the FIL World Cup season with pair of medals in the women’s doubles and singles, as well as the mixed singles and doubles events. Ray Brook native Sophia Kirkby and doubles partner Chevonne Forgan of Chelmsford, Massachusetts won ...

Luge athletes gear up for new season with start champs

LAKE PLACID — With the luge season right around the curve, some of the nation’s top luge athletes will gather at the USA Luge refrigerated indoor start training complex on Friday, Sept. 13. At stake will be the annual start championship title. The competitions will take place at the ...

US bobsled names new head coach

LAKE PLACID — Christopher Fogt will take over the head coaching position for U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation’s bobsled team, the organization announced on June 17. Fogt, a Major in the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program, is a three-time Olympian and an Olympic Silver ...

USA Luge appoints Scott Riewald as its CEO

LAKE PLACID — Scott Riewald has been named the new chief executive officer for USA Luge, replacing Jim Leahy. Leahy, who took over the position in 2013, announced his decision to retire earlier this year. Riewald, who previously lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and most recently ...

USA Luge announces fall National team

LAKE PLACID — USA Luge announced on Tuesday the members of the 2024 National Team. The group features seven Olympic athletes and hopes to build on the team’s success from last season. The team won 14 medals, including two at the World Championships. USA Luge athletes also had eight top ten ...