Some of the most daring athletes travel at high speeds for glory, as the final runs of the Women’s Luge at the 2026 Winter Olympics is set for Tuesday.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — German teammates Julia Taubitz and Merle Fraebel have pulled away after the first two runs of the women’s singles luge event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening up a sizable lead over the rest of the field going into Tuesday’s medal-deciding heats.

Glen Rock is planning a watch party for hometown favorite Summer Britcher as she competes in the women's singles luge in Italy today.

TMJ4 sports reporter Ashley Washburn tries alpine luge at America's only natural track in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where U.S. team members train on one of the world's toughest courses.

Just over a year ago, his parents - former world champion pairs skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova - were among 67 people killed in a plane crash in Washington DC. Of those on board the flight, 28 were athletes, coaches or parents connected to US figure skating.

Since Monday afternoon, U.S. Olympic athletes have added four more medals to the Team USA count, bringing the total thus far to 6.

The nail-biting sport continues to be a Winter Olympics favorite, but its massive speed and high intensity action can be treacherous.

MUSKEGON, MI — Blink and you’ll miss it. The fastest sport on ice is back for the Winter Olympics and Michigan has a perfect spot for you to experience the thrill of luge for yourself. On the shore of Lake Michigan sits a rare winter sports gem—a luge track built with the community in mind.