3 Russians barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., amid neutrality concerns

Dec 17, 2025 - 16:00
3 Russians barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., amid neutrality concerns
Russian luger Aleksandr Gorbatcevich reacts after competing in the final run of the men's singles event at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre during the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in China on February 6, 2022.

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to slide in Lake Placid, N.Y., this weekend in hopes of moving closer to qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics, the governing body announced Tuesday.