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Lauren Howe
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PR pro + entrepreneur. Loud 🔔 ringer + media relations for USA Luge 🇺🇸🛷. Pan Mass 🚴🏼‍♀️x12. NE Pats 🏈 forever fan. 🎀 survivor. 🎭 Mom. Views + posts are my own.
@usaluge.bsky.social came out strong this weekend at the Olympic qualifying event in Cortina, Italy! 🇮🇹
Americans Marcus Mueller (#Brookfield) and Ansel Haugsjaa (#Framingham) placed second in men’s doubles!
@thekenchilds.com @nbcolympics.bsky.social @teamusatracker.bsky.social @nbcboston.com
Mueller/Haugsjaa 2nd, Farquharson 4th in test race as 2026 Olympic Winter Games qualification begins
CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy—The American duo of Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa proved they are ready to challenge the world’s best athletes by placing second in a competition held today at the site of...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
2025 Lake Placid World Cup schedule deets from @thekenchilds.com — and his LP morning routine is pretty stellar, too! ☕️🥞
Lake Placid's FIL World Cup stop is fully scheduled!

Friday, Dec. 19 will see men's and women's doubles in action starting at 3:00 PM ET, with the final heat of the day at 8:05 PM.

Saturday, Dec. 20 has the men kicking off at noon, with the final race, mixed singles, at 3:49 PM.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
They may think they are the lucky ones but I’ve had a front row seat to these two for months — zooms @meghancolleen.bsky.social and coffee @thekenchilds.com — how lucky am I to call them both my friend?! I better be the first one on the wedding invite list! #indies #oasis #luge #truelove
August 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Luge friends are the real deal. Thanks so much for visiting @thekenchilds.com 🛷🩷🇺🇸 #TeamUSA @usaluge.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
My dad is a hero. 🇺🇸

He proudly served his country as Sergeant for the U.S. Marines in the Vietnam War. He passed away from the long-term effects of agent orange on July 1, 2025.

I’ll miss you, Dad, and will love you forever. ❤️💙

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July 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Had a blast with Emily Fischnaller @usaluge.bsky.social #TeamUSA Universal Shoot in LA this week! I’m excited for #MilCo2026 Winter Games and thanks to all for an amazing experience! #LugeLove @fil1957luge.bsky.social @thekenchilds.com @nbcolympics.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@usaluge.bsky.social Junior World Cup! 🥇🥉

🙌 Congrats to Marcus Mueller + Ansel Haugsjaa on GOLD in men’s doubles; BRONZE in team competition with Talia Tonn and Aidan Mueller!
@thekenchilds.com @bytimreynolds.bsky.social @nickzaccardi.bsky.social @nbcolympics.bsky.social @mynbc5.bsky.social
🥇🛷 Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa win GOLD at Oberhof Junior World Cup + Junior Team USA of Talia Tonn, Aidan Mueller, Mueller/Haugsjaa took BRONZE in the team competition.

Read the full story on usaluge.org.
February 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A solid weekend of racing in PyeongChang 🇰🇷

🛷 Farquharson slid to 6th in women’s singles
🛷DiGregorio/Hollander and Forgan/Kirkby 6th in mixed doubles
🛷West + Farquharson 6th in mixed singles

Up next: Yanqing, China 🇨🇳

Full story on usaluge.org.

📸 FIL/Michael Kristen
February 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
@usaluge.bsky.social concludes the 2025 World Championships in 4th place in team relay while Jonny Gustafson earns World Champs best career place in eighth.

More details👇 @teamusatracker.bsky.social @thekenchilds.com @bytimreynolds.bsky.social @nickzaccardi.bsky.social @mynbc5.bsky.social
Just outside the podium! 🇺🇸🛷 Team USA slides to a strong 4th place finish in the team relay at the 53rd FIL Luge World Championships in Whistler!

Read the full story on usaluge.org.

📸 credit: USA Luge and AP

#USALuge #LugeLove #WorldChampionships #RoadToGold #LugeFun
February 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This dude covers all the sliding sports on the platform, Sliding on Ice. Most times, the races are in the middle of the night in the States. With luge in Vancouver + skeleton and bobsled in Lillehammer I doubt he’s even slept in the past two days! @thekenchilds.com you are my #slidinghero 🛷
Alright gang, last sliding race of what we're calling the "morning session", we're going to finish off the IBSF portion of the day with the Skeleton Mixed Team event. Always an exciting race with reaction starts.

Here's the live stream: www.youtube.com/live/bkun1D-...
IBSF World Cup Lillehammer - Team Event Skeleton
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February 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
BAM! Emily Sweeney takes the BRONZE at World Championships! 🥉
BRONZE FOR SWEENEY! 🥉🔥
Emily Sweeney slides to third place in the women’s World Championship race, claiming her second medal of the weekend and the third World Championship medal of her career! 🇺🇸💪

Read full story on usaluge.org.

📸 credit: @fil_luge and AP
February 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
@usaluge.bsky.social Emily Sweeney is in first place going into the second heat of World Championships! 🇺🇸🛷 It’s getting late on the East Coast but consider staying up a little later to cheer her on! Stream the race live at 9:50 pm ET/6:50 pm PT here: www.youtube.com/live/hKmhou0...
Women's Singles Run 2 | 53rd FIL Luge World Championships in WHISTLER, CANADA 🇨🇦
YouTube video by FIL Luge
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February 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Amazing NBC Sports coverage of @usaluge.bsky.social Chevonne Forgan + Sophia Kirkby’s journey to World Cup🥇+ what they are bringing with them during every race this season.🧤Thanks @nickzaccardi.bsky.social for sharing this inspirational story! @thekenchilds.com
Chevonne Forgan, Sophia Kirkby ride success toward Olympic debut of women's doubles luge
Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby are from opposite sides of the world, yet developed on bond on the ice.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What a way to start World Championships!🥈Congrats Emily and Jonny on your silver medal in the mixed event! #TeamUSA #LugeLove
Team USA captured silver in the mixed event at the FIL Luge World Championships! 🥈 Gustafson’s strong run set the stage and Sweeney followed with the fastest women’s time, clinching the silver! Read the full story on usaluge.org.
📸 credit: FIL and the Canadian Press via AP.
February 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🛷 Later this week, @usaluge.bsky.social will compete @fil1957luge.bsky.social
World Championships — and 2024 Luge World Cup gold medalist Sophia Kirkby from Ray Brook, N.Y., will have something very special with her as she heads for the finish line with teammate, Chevonne Forgan!
February 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
As a former competitive figure skater who trained at the Skating Club of Boston and a current member of Team USA, I am heartsick for my friends at U.S. Figure Skating and the SC Club of Boston, and for all those who are affected by this unthinkable tragedy. 🇺🇸🛷⛸️
The USA Luge community was shocked to learn of the accident last night involving American Airlines flight 5342. Our sorrow was amplified upon learning that U.S. Figure Skating athletes, their families, and coaches - members of our Team USA community - continued…
January 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
☀️☕️ Early morning @usaluge racing from Germany with two fifth place finishes in the mixed events and a top 10 in men’s singles to close out the European leg of this season’s World Cup circuit. World Championships in Whistler, BC, on deck Feb. 6-8! Go #TeamUSA! 🇺🇸🛷
Day 2 of racing in Oberhof, Germany: Mixed doubles Mueller + Haugsjaa, Forgan + Kirkby take 5th place finish! Mixed Singles w/West, Farquharson a strong 5th place!l West also led the pack for #TeamUSA with a 10th place showing!
Read full story on usaluge.org.
📸 AP
January 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It’s World Luge Day! 🛷🌎

Today we celebrate the incredible global luge community, united by our shared passion for the fastest sport on ice! 💨

🔔 Full story + results from today’s Winterberg World Cup men’s singles race and #TeamUSA’s fourth place finish in relay at usaluge.org.
Celebrating World Luge Day in Winterberg!🛷

🇺🇸 Team USA delivered a strong performance, finishing 4th in the team relay—just missing the podium.

Full story w/results on the relay and men’s singles race are on our website usaluge.org.

📸: AP
January 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🏆 World Cup in Winterberg today w/ @usaluge.bsky.social Emily Sweeney earning the bronze medal🥉Forgan/Kirkby in 7th, Mueller/Haugsjaa in 9th.
Way to go, #TeamUSA! 🇺🇸🛷More details on today’s race👇 @nickzaccardi.bsky.social @bytimreynolds.bsky.social @chriscostatv.bsky.social @nbcolympics.bsky.social
🔥 Fast ice, fierce competition, and record-breaking runs on Day 1 of the World Cup in Winterberg!

Emily Sweeney lands another World Cup podium with an impressive bronze🥉

👏 Congrats to all our athletes on an electrifying day of racing!

Full story and results at usaluge.org

📸 FIL
January 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🏆 Day 2 of World Cup action in Altenberg, Germany!

#TeamUSA wins Bronze🥉 in relay + Ashley Farquharson leads the U.S. women landing in sixth place. #LugeLove #BronzeMedal

Read the full story on usaluge.org.

📸: @fil1957luge.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Another strong showing for #TeamUSA in Altenberg! Chevonne Forgan & Sophia Kirkby claimed bronze🥉 in women’s doubles, marking their 4th podium in 5 World Cup events this season! They’re ranked 3rd overall.Read the full story on our website: usaluge.org.
#WorldCup #LugeLove @nickzaccardi.bsky.social
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January 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This #breastcancersurvivor is proud to hit the slopes on these K2 skis at Wachusett + Whiteface with a portion of my purchase supporting breast cancer research. Thank you K2 for all you do to help people like me beat cancer! 💝⭐️ #newskier #lessons #ski #thankyou
January 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Chaos, re-runs and crashes abound to close out the Sigulda World Cup during today’s team relay races! 😳🛷@usaluge.bsky.social moves onto Altenberg, Germany, next weekend as the World Cup season continues! More details on today’s races:👇 #TeamUSA
📍 Day 2 of the World Cup in Sigulda, Latvia:
Tucker West slides into 7th place - his best result of the season!
The relay brought unexpected chaos, with less than half the teams finishing, including Team USA. (We’ll bounce back!) 💪
Read the full story on our website: usaluge.org
#TeamUSA
January 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It was a wonderful holiday surprise to meet up with @thekenchilds.com + his wife Lauren (best. name. ever.) for tea and treats as they traveled through my hometown in December. Always love seeing Ken and talking all things luge! 🇺🇸🛷❤️
January 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
⁉️ What does 1,000 lacrosse balls have to do with the sport of #luge?
⁉️ Want to support the hardworking athletes of @usaluge.bsky.social as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Games just 13 months away?
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10th Annual Running of the Balls
Running of the Balls XPresented by Bucket List Events, Casella and CoolSealUSA Luge has announced the tenth USA Luge Running of the Balls (ROTBX) fundraiser, a fun and exciting initiative to help supp...
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January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM