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Steer Through This Luge Challenge

Priya Johnson
How well informed are you about this winter Olympic sport and it's terminologies...
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In the mid to late 19th century, luge was introduced in the Swiss Town of St Moritz, by Caspar Badrutt to his winter resort guests.
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Besides the term 'luger', the participant is also often referred to as 'slider'.
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In luge, the luger depends solely on his muscle reflexes to steer the luge at high speed. There's no protective gear in case of misjudgment.
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Luge is a winter sport that made its debut in the 1964 Winter Olympics. At speeds of over 90 mph, it's definitely one of the most dangerous sports in the world.
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In a pairs event, the heavier participant lies on top for better aerodynamics.
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The luger or rider uses his or her calf muscles to flex the runners of the sled. Exerting of opposite shoulder pressure to the seat is also another way.
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The sled is made from a combination of steel and fiberglass to maximize its aerodynamic efficiency.
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The two runners protrude from the front and curve inwards. The slider's feet touch this curved portion and enables the slider to control the sled.
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Each slider goes around the track 4 times - 2 times per day. Time taken is recorded after every completed round.
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The average time is calculated and then the one with the shortest time average at the end of the 2nd day wins.
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Lugers uses handles positioned at the start of the track to gain momentum via back and forth movements, until they finally propel themselves forward.
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Because the speed of a luger depends on the body weight, extra weights are used by low body mass sliders to make up for the difference.
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A luger requires excellent upper body strength to propel using the handles and then to gain speed using their hands once on the track.
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