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Summer Britcher Triumphs in Luge, Boosts Olympic Hopes

1/4/2026

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Summer Britcher, of USA Luge, won women's singles luge race in Sigulda, Latvia, in 1:23.840, strengthening her medal contender status for Milan Cortina.
She finished ahead of Austria's Lisa Schulte and Germany's Julia Taubitz.
She contributed to the bronze medal in the team relay.
Ashley Farquharson finished fifth.
The USA Luge team will announce its Olympic roster on January 12, with qualifying races to be held next weekend in Winterberg, Germany.

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Summer Britcher, of USA Luge, won women's singles luge race in Sigulda, Latvia, in 1:23.840, strengthening her medal contender status for Milan Cortina.
She finished ahead of Austria's Lisa Schulte and Germany's Julia Taubitz.
She contributed to the bronze medal in the team relay.
Ashley Farquharson finished fifth.
The USA Luge team will announce its Olympic roster on January 12, with qualifying races to be held next weekend in Winterberg, Germany.