Olympic History - Golden Moments – Special Olympic Stories
Golden Moments for Germany – Sochi 2014
From start to finish, the German luge team made history at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Four gold medals and one silver – with perfect runs, strong team spirit, and unforgettable emotions, the athletes left a lasting mark on these Games.
With victories by Natalie Geisenberger in women’s singles, Felix Loch in men’s singles, Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt in men’s doubles, and the team relay premiere, which also claimed gold, Sochi became a milestone in the history of German luge.
When Luge Dreams Turned to Medals – PyeongChang 2018
The #Countdown to Milano-Cortina 2026 is on!
Let’s take a step back and relive some unforgettable luge moments from the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang 2018.
Watch the highlights, feel the passion, and get ready for the next chapter of Olympic history.
Video via Olympics.com
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Georg “Schorsch” Hackl – The Legend from Berchtesgaden
Six Olympic Games, five medals, and one unforgettable legacy!
From his Olympic debut in Calgary 1988 to his record-breaking fifth medal in Salt Lake City 2002, Georg Hackl became one of the most successful athletes in Winter Olympic history – and a true icon of the sport of luge.
Meet Elsa Desmond - the Luge Doctor!
From the operating room to the Olympic start ramp: Elsa Desmond continues to inspire as Ireland’s first-ever Olympic luger.
A qualified doctor and a fierce competitor on ice, Elsa fell in love with luge watching Torino 2006. Fast-forward to Beijing 2022: she made history, carried Ireland’s flag at the Opening Ceremony, and finished her debut Olympic Games with pride.
Today, she keeps pushing boundaries — proving that passion, dedication, and a bit of Irish grit can take you anywhere.
Watch her story in the new video on Olympics.com