Luge Team Extreme Wind Tunnel Test

In luge, 3-tenths of a second can make the difference between gold and nothing. And the right suit can help get an athlete there. Two time luge medalist and Team USA member for 2010, Mark Grimmette took part in a wind tunnel test to try out several new racing suits to be used for the upcoming Vancouver Winter Olympics.

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Luge Team Extreme Wind Tunnel Test

In luge, 3-tenths of a second can make the difference between gold and nothing. And the right suit can help get an athlete there.

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