What is luge? Detailed answer

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What is luge?

This is a downhill run on one- and two-seat flexible, mobile sleds with tension belts along an artificial ice track with 15-20 turns. Known in Switzerland since the end of the century before last, since 1964 - an Olympic sport.

Author: Mendeleev V.A.

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