Luge
Luge is a sport that is run on tracks with a sled, most tracks are atificially refridgirated.

The athletes ride in an aerodynamic and flat position on the sled, keeping there heads low to minimise air resistance.

The sled is steered with the feet by applying pressure on the runners. The sled moves at high speeds, it requiers shifting of body weights, aplying presure with the shoulders and rolling the head the sled also have handles that could be used for minor adjustments.

The sled moves around high banked curves. the atificial track luge is the most agile sledging sport.
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