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Jonathan Gustafson Aims for Gold in Luge at 2026 Olympics

2/6/2026

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Jonathan Gustafson of Team USA will compete in men's singles luge at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Gustafson calls luge extreme sledding and says it demands precision, with speeds over 90 mph.
He discovered luge at age 11 through a recruitment program and has been passionate for 16 years.
USA Luge aims to win its first Olympic gold medal in Italy.

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Jonathan Gustafson of Team USA will compete in men's singles luge at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Gustafson calls luge extreme sledding and says it demands precision, with speeds over 90 mph.
He discovered luge at age 11 through a recruitment program and has been passionate for 16 years.
USA Luge aims to win its first Olympic gold medal in Italy.