Farquharson, Gustafson Lead USA Luge at Norton National Championships

USA Luge crowned its national champions for the 2026/27 season with athletes competing in all four disciplines ahead of the upcoming World Cup circuit.

In women’s singles, 2026 Olympic bronze medalist Ashley Farquharson claimed the national title on her home track, finishing ahead of Emma Erickson. Two-time Olympian Jonny Gustafson (picture) won the men’s singles title, edging out Hunter Harris by 0.274 seconds with Logan Barnes taking third. Veteran Olympians Summer Britcher and Emily Sweeney did not compete.

In doubles, 2026 Olympians Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa took the men’s title ahead of the experienced pair of Zack DiGregorio and Sean Hollander. Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby, both 2026 Olympians, claimed the women’s doubles championship in a tight finish, with Maya Chan and Sophia Gordon just 0.068 seconds behind.

Japan’s Seiya Kobayashi also competed as a guest in men’s singles.

The EBERSPÄCHER Luge World Cup season opens November 28-29 in Winterberg, Germany. The FIL World Championships are scheduled for February in Innsbruck, Austria.