Luge
Sliding sport where where an individual or a team of 2 propels a luge down a natural or artificial track
—country of origin
—first recorded
1964Olympic debut
1disciplines & variants
2international bodies
Luge is a winter sport, part of sledding. The sport is governed internationally by International Luge Federation (FIL). It has featured at the Olympic Games since 1964 (17 editions). Wikidata lists 1 discipline or variant under it.
Part ofSledding
TypeWinter sports
PractitionersLuger
Governing bodyInternational Luge Federation (FIL), International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF)
Olympic statusOn the programme · since 1964
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
1
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Luge or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Youth Olympic Games | 4 | 2012 | 2024 | 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior World Luge Championships | International Luge Federation (FIL) | 1982 | 1 yr | 36 |
| FIL Under 23 World Luge Championships | International Luge Federation (FIL) | 2011 | 1 yr | 8 |
Editions — seasons or tournaments recorded as separate entries in Wikidata.Nothing found — try another filter.
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Playing area
Equipment