
Luge world championships an Olympic ‘dress rehearsal’ for young Canadian team
WHISTLER, B.C. — It’s been nearly 15 years since Caitlin Nash stood on the sidelines, watching wide-eyed as luge sleds flew by at stunning speeds, all in pursuit of Olympic glory.
Now it’s her turn to wow spectators on the very same track as the luge world championships return to her hometown of Whistler, B.C., starting on Thursday.
“I can’t wait,” she said. “Honestly, I remember being around for the Olympics here in 2010 and going to watch some of the training sessions, and just seeing how many people were around … and just hearing the crowd. And I’ve always wanted that.”
More than 120 athletes representing 18 nations will blast down the 16-corner track in Whistler over the three-day event.