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Back on ice: Some US sliders finally able to begin seasons
Read full article: Back on ice: Some US sliders finally able to begin seasonsFILE - Summer Britcher of the United States prepares to compete in the women's competition at the Luge World Cup in Sochi, Russia, in this Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, file photo. Friday marked the first day of actual international competition for American sliders, with USA Luge taking part in a Nationās Cup race in Kƶnigssee, Germany. That was a precursor to this weekendās World Cup races there, and seven of the eight U.S. sleds that competed qualified for races Saturday and Sunday. āI am so happy to be back in the World Cup,ā said USA Lugeās Summer Britcher, who was third in the womenās Nation Cup race Friday and was the top-ranked American in last seasonās World Cup standings. āJust because youāre not on the World Cup racing, if youāre maximizing your opportunities back at home, there are gains that can be made,ā Kohn said.