Olympic death ruled his own fault

[DarkwingChuck]

Probe: Olympic track didn’t cause luger’s death

A 21-year-old luger Nodar Kumaritashvili from the Repulic of Georgia died during a practice run. He was thrown from his sled over the wall of the track and his head smashed into a pole. He died at a trauma center.

He was going about 90 mph on what has been determined to be the fastest luge track in the world. There have been other accidents on the track as far back as last year but without serious injury. The fatal crash was investigated and ruled to be a result of human error. Still some precautions are being taken, the wall near the finish line has been extended and the ice reshaped to keep the sleds from riding too high on the final curves. Also the racers will start lower on the track limiting the speeds they will reach by the end. Some racers aren't happy about the changes though.

[Riotsword]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

Oh, sure. Blame the dead guy. It's really easy to do, after all. Don't, by any means, blame the builders of the track who had seen the numerous crashes leading up to the death, and did nothing about it.

As for the changes, the lugers will deal with it. Their goal should be to win the gold, not break a world record. No one gives a rat's ass about the Luge anyway. People watch the Winter Olympics for figure skating, speed skating (now that Stephen Colbert has thrown himself behind it), snowboarding, and hockey.

[Cutter De Blanc]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

Hey, hey, HEY...

I could give a rats ass about the Luge, you never know.

It's a luger's worst nightmare, THE TRACK OF DEATH.

(btw don't give a rats ass about luge, headwounds always suck though. Ouch.)

[Armored]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

That's a disgrace to Canada.

[Red Dragon]

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(now that Stephen Colbert has thrown himself behind it),

You think Colbert will make a Head Strong bracelet?

[Kefka Jr.]

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I haven't been payin' attention to the 'Lympics. I forgot all about how terrifying luging is.

I kinda feel like if you build a luge track there shouldn't be too many things you can fly into and smash your skull against.

[Adrian Foley]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

Does anybody know why men and women's luge start at different heights?

[DarkwingChuck]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

Same reason "girl pushups" are done on your knees?

[Adrian Foley]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

Same reason "girl pushups" are done on your knees?

I figured it was probably something like that.

[Marc M.]

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Does anybody know why men and women's luge start at different heights?

I believe it has to do with the total weight of the riders.

[Adrian Foley]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

I believe it has to do with the total weight of the riders.

I thought that at first, but doubles starts at the same place as the women.

[Cutter De Blanc]

Re: Olympic death ruled his own fault

Fat chicks.