Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, died Friday during luge training at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The tragedy has caused officials to suspend training and re-evaluate the safety of what is said to be the fastest sledding track in Olympics history.
FIL Probe Declares That The Whistler Track Was Not The Cause Of The Accident
The first two runs of the men’s competition will start at 5 pm local time on Saturday.
Read Article >Georgia Not Pulling Out Of Olympics After Death Of Luger Nodar Kumaritashvili
Georgia May Pull Out Of Olympics After Death Of Luger
The Republic of Georgia is considering withdrawing its remaining participants from the Olympics after today’s death of luger Nodar Kumaritashvili during a practice run. This from the Denver Post:
Georgia has six remaining participants in the Olympics: three alpine skiers, two female figure skaters, and another luger. It’s unclear when the country will make its final decision.
Read Article >Nodar Kumaritashvili Dies Following Horrific Luge Crash At Olympics Training
The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Friday night will be marred by tragedy: Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili has died after a crash during training. He flipped over the track’s wall while traveling at around 90 mph and struck a metal pole on the outside of the track.
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Read Article >Horrific Luge Crash At Winter Olympics Training: Georgian Flies Off Track, Hits Metal Pole
