Luge

A luge is small one- or two-person sled on which one sleighs supine and feet-first. Steering is done by flexing the sled's runners or pulling straps attached to the sled's runners. Luge is also the name of the sport which involves racing with such sleds.

Governing body

The sport of luge is governed by the FIL, Fédération International de Luge de Course (see FIL Website). The FIL is located in Germany and is dominated by German representatives.

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The following persons have been president of the FIL:

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• Bert Isatitsch, Austria (1957-1994)
• Josef Fendt, Germany (1994-current)