Watch: U.S. makes history with first ever Olympic doubles luge run
Updated: 3:20 PM EST Feb 11, 2026
Can’t view the above video? Click here.Women’s doubles luge officially became an Olympic sport on Wednesday, debuting at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.Before this year, Olympic doubles luge was technically open to both men and women, but no women had ever competed. That changed in 2026, when separate men’s and women’s events were added for the first time.Americans Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby represented Team USA and were the first team to complete an official run. They finished their opening run in 53.570 seconds and placed fifth overall.Italy’s Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer won the gold.
Can’t view the above video? Click here.
Women’s doubles luge officially became an Olympic sport on Wednesday, debuting at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Before this year, Olympic doubles luge was technically open to both men and women, but no women had ever competed. That changed in 2026, when separate men’s and women’s events were added for the first time.
Americans Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby represented Team USA and were the first team to complete an official run. They finished their opening run in 53.570 seconds and placed fifth overall.
Italy’s Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer won the gold.