Luge

Chris Mazdzer won the first ever men’s singles luge Olympic medal for the United States at PyeongChang 2018. None of it would have been possible without the people who supported him on his Olympic journey. Now, the silver medallist and new father is aiming for gold at Beijing 2022, but achieving excellence requires belief that goes beyond just the athlete. Follow his journey in “From the Start,” as he prepares for his fourth Olympic appearance.

Chris MAZDZER

Originals

Episode_Chris_Option_1b_1657238868849.jpg

Chris Mazdzer: Believe in something greater than yourself | From the Start

Chris Mazdzer invites you to watch all of the Eberspächer Luge World Cup series from 20 November through 23 January on Olympic Channel!

Chris_GettyImages-1346648941_1639416764703.jpg

Chris Mazdzer invites you to the Eberspächer Luge World Cup Series

We’ve all the info you need for the start of Lausanne 2020. Including a good luck message from eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt and a walk through the historic St Moritz track with Olympic silver medallist Chris Mazdzer.

Lausanne 2020 | Winter Youth Olympic Games

preview_podcast_thumb_mazdzer_1578672711404.jpg

Podcast: Chris Mazdzer and a guide to the Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne

We went backstage at ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and managed to grab a  word with some of the contestants like Adam Rippon and Tonya Harding.

Figure Skating

podcast_27_thumb_1532622000488.jpg

Dancing with the Stars: Backstage special

Chris Mazdzer, one the world’s best lugers, races down a crazy mountain road, dodging trucks and cyclists captured in one cinematic shot.

FlowMode__S02E02_1582886091621.jpg

Unbelievable: Luge star Chris Mazdzer races down a mountain highway

We challenged Olympians, athletes and fans to take inspiration from the Backpack Kid and dance on Olympic Day. They didn't disappoint...

backpack.jpg

The Olympic Day Dance: Challenge Accepted

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Chris

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic silver medalist Chris Mazdzer announced he is moving on from competitive luge for good.
The American Mazdzer, a four-time Olympian who made his debut at Vancouver 2010, said his upcoming World Cup race at Lake Placid, New York, on 8 December will be his final race.
“After

YANQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 06: Chris Mazdzer of Team United States reacts while sliding during the Men's Singles Luge Run 4 on day two of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 06, 2022 in Yanqing, China. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

ChrisMazdzer

Chris Mazdzer, Olympic silver medallist in luge, announces his retirement

Sport is in a constant fight against climate change. Many athletes will tell you that – from less snow for winter sports, to extreme heat posing a health risk in summer.
The topic is ever-present especially in sports which rely on nature, such as skiing, surfing, snowboarding, or sailing.
It's

SANTIAGO, CHILE - AUGUST 10: A slope with very little snow at Valle Nevado ski resort on August 10, 2021 in Santiago, Chile. Ski resorts, which had been  hit hardly by the pandemic in 2020, are now forced to end the season one month earlier than usual due to lack of snow. The Andean region faces historically low snowfall, as a consequence of higher temperatures and climate change. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

Chile snow closure

Earth Day 2022: The athletes committed to doing more for the planet

Luge is considered to be the fastest sport at the Winter Olympics, with athletes reaching speeds of over 150 km/h (95 mph).
Competition began at the National Sliding Centre in Yanqing on 5 February at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, to start.
There are four medals on offer at these

Beijing 2022 | Olympic Winter Games

Felix Loch action

Luge at Beijing 2022: Updated schedule and how to watch sliding at the Olympic Winter Games

With athletes reaching speeds of up to 154 km/h (95 mph), luge is considered to be the fastest sport at the Winter Olympics.
It also means there will be no shortage of excitement when competition begins on 5 February at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
There will be a fascinating

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 10: Dominik Fischnaller of Italy slides during the Men's Singles Luge on day one of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Olympic Sliding Centre on February 10, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Dominik Fischnaller

How to watch luge at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022

The first medals are awarded today – and Team USA has a real shot at winning one. There will be six medal finals, although the U.S. will realistically be looking at the very first of those finals for their best chance at a first-day medal.
Also today, Jamie Anderson begins

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 10:  Kikkan Randall of the United States competes during the Ladies Cross Country Skiing 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon on day one of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Alpensia Cross-Country Centre on February 10, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.  (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Kikkan Randall competes during the Cross Country Skiing 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon at PyeongChang 2018

Beijing 2022 preview for 5 February: Key events not to miss at the Olympic Winter Games (USA)

Team USA luge star Chris Mazdzer has competed in three Olympic Games.
However, an experience completely away from the Olympic spotlight is what could perhaps help to bring him his first gold medal at Beijing 2022: learning how to dance in front of millions of people.
Mazdzer took part in

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - NOVEMBER 24: Chris Mazdzer of USA reacts after his second run of the Men's competition during the FIL Luge World Cup at Olympia-Rodelbahn on November 24, 2019 in Innsbruck, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Chris Mazdzer

Chris Mazdzer: Dancing with the Stars gave me a different mindset

With three Olympic Games and a silver medal under his belt, Chris Mazdzer has been touted by many as the metaphorical father of the USA Luge team at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
But his teammates see it differently.
"I’d classify him as the cool uncle!” Jonny Gustafson said with

'Cool uncle' Chris Mazdzer: Experience of success will help me in Beijing

Behind every athlete, there’s a support team that includes coaches, managers and other officials who work tirelessly as they pursue success in sport and life.
The new Olympic Channel Original Series, From the Start, follows four elite athletes and the exceptional people behind them who add value to their performances

The four stars featured in 'From the start'

Olympic Channel's Original Series “From the Start”: Meet the teams behind these stars 

Luge Olympic silver medallist Chris Mazdzer has broken his foot just four months out from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
The 33-year-old had just started autumn training with Team USA in Sochi, Russia, when he collided with a wall during a singles run on Tuesday (28 September).
Mazdzer immediately went

KOENIGSSEE, GERMANY - JANUARY 29: Chris Mazdzer of the United States competes in his qualification run in the Men's Luge during Day 1 of the Luge World Championships 2021 at LOTTO Bayern Eisarena Koenigssee on January 29, 2021 in Koenigssee, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)

Mazdzer

Olympic silver medallist Chris Mazdzer breaks foot months out from Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

What do Andy Murray, PV Sindhu, Nathan Chen, Novak Djokovic, Jordan Burroughs and others aim for in the upcoming Olympic year? We asked them! With the Tokyo 2020 Games coming up in a big year of sport there's a clear goal for many, but some of these answers could surprise you.

Chris MAZDZER

Featured

Chris Mazdzer: Believe in something greater than yourself | From the Start

Chris Mazdzer invites you to the Eberspächer Luge World Cup Series

Podcast: Chris Mazdzer and a guide to the Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne

Olympic Results