Luge

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/luge

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport category?Olympic Sliding Sport
2. What is the inaugural olympic year?1964
3. How fast can a luge sled go?Luge sleds can reach speeds over 130 kilometers per hour, which is faster than many cars.
4. Where did luge start?Luge began in the Alps where sleds were used for travel, and the first official race was held in 1883 in Davos, Switzerland.

Supine Position: Lying on the back, facing upwards, as adopted by luge athletes during competition.
Centripetal Force: The force that acts on a body moving in a circular path, directed towards the center of the path.
Proprioception: The body's ability to sense its own position, movement, and balance, crucial for steering.