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Russia’s Tatiana Ivanova cruises to victory at World Cup luge in Whistler
LugeRussia’s Tatiana Ivanova had the fastest time in both heats and was an easy winner Friday in a women’s World Cup luge race in Whistler, B.C. Calgary, Alta. native Carolyn Maxwell the top Canadian in women’s eventThe Associated Press · Posted: Dec 13, 2019 8:40 PM ET | Last Updated: December 14Russia’s Tatiana Ivanova, seen…
Russia's Tatiana Ivanova had the fastest time in both heats and was an easy winner Friday in a women's World Cup luge race in Whistler, B.C.
Calgary, Alta. native Carolyn Maxwell the top Canadian in women's event
The Associated Press ·
Russia's Tatiana Ivanova had the fastest time in both heats and was an easy winner Friday in a women's World Cup luge race in Whistler, B.C.
Carolyn Maxwell of Calgary was the top Canadian in the field with a 12th-place finish.
Emily Sweeney was the top U.S. finisher, placing seventh. Summer Britcher of the U.S. struggled in her first run and finished last in a 28-racer field, yet remained third in the season long standings — two spots ahead of Sweeney.
WATCH | Ivanova strikes gold in Whistler:
Tatyana Ivanova captured her second World Cup victory of the 2019-2020 season by winning gold at the FIL Luge World Cup in Whistler, B.C. 2:39
CBC Sports' live coverage continues with the men's event on Friday night with runs set for 7:30 p.m. ET and 9:05 p.m. ET.
Return on Saturday for the doubles event (3:45 p.m. ET, 5:05 p.m. ET) and the sprint competitions.
Canadian teens Caitlin Nash and Natalie Corless are set to make history as the first women's entry ever to compete in a World Cup doubles competition.
For more luge coverage, tune into Road to the Olympic Games on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.
With files from CBC Sports
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