## German Lugers Shine at Cortina Olympic Test Event
At the Olympic test event held Saturday in Cortina d'Ampezzo, German lugers showcased their dominance across all categories. Merle Fraebel triumphed in the women's competition, reinforcing Germany's strong presence in the sport.
World champions Hannes Orlamuender and Paul Gubitz continued their winning form in men's doubles, further highlighting Germany's proficiency in luge.
## Unexpected American Success in Men's Doubles
In a surprising turn, American lugers delivered a strong performance in the men's doubles event, challenging the usual European dominance and hinting at growing competitiveness from the United States.
> "The Americans surprised us in men's doubles, indicating their growing prowess in this discipline," noted one commentator.
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German lugers maintained their supremacy in Cortina's Olympic test event, while the US men's doubles team emerged as an impressive new challenger.
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Reuters — 2025-11-29