Alex Gough, Sam Edney and Walker/Snith Canadian Champions

Calgary (RWH) The veterans of the Canadian Luge Team, Alex Gough and Sam Edney, along with Tristan Walker and Justin Snith, head into the critical 2018 Olympic season after capturing national titles on Saturday at Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park. This was published by the Canadian Luige Association (CLA).

 The most successful slider in the history of the national program, Alex Gough, proved she remains the Queen of Canadian luge after taking top spot in the women’s national championship race for the ninth time in her career. Second place went to Kim McRae.

 Sam Edney proved he is still the man to beat in singles racing. The 33-year-old Calgarian, who capped off his return to the national program after taking one year off by winning a bronze medal at the Viessmann World Cup in Pyeongchang, Korea, edged out Mitchel Malyk for top spot. Canada’s top doubles squad of Tristan Walker and Justin Snith are anxious to start the World Cup season. The Calgary-based duo won their eighth-straight Canadian Championship crown.