How Fast Is Luge?

Luge athletes hit 144 km/h face-up on a tray — slightly slower than skeleton, going feet-first instead of head-first. They steer by leg pressure on the runners, and the ice surface is actively refrigerated to maintain perfect conditions.

Olympic luge tracks have refrigeration pipes throughout the ice — actively cooling for perfect conditions, regardless of weather.

• Faster than motorway driving
• Refrigerated ice for perfect conditions