Ashley Farquharson wins bronze in women’s luge

Ashley Farquharson achieved Olympic glory by winning a bronze medal in women’s luge singles at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, marking only the second time an American has medaled in this event. The emotional athlete, who began sliding as an after-school activity in Park City, Utah, expressed disbelief at her accomplishment. Germany’s Julia Taubitz secured gold, while Latvia’s Elena Bota took silver. Farquharson’s success comes after 54 World Cup races without a medal, solidifying her place in the sport.

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