So You Want to Try Luge? June 17, 2020 Your browser does not support iframes. Luge comes from the French phrase, “faire de la luge,” which means “sled.” Luge made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Innsbruck Games, but its origins date back to 16th century Switzerland where it began as a form of transportation. They had no idea that it would evolve into one of the most exciting sports on the planet. No longer confined to wooden toboggans and rocky mountain paths, modern lugers can reach speeds up to 90 mph on their ultra-light sleds and meticulously constructed courses. sports in this article Luge tags in this article 2018 Winter Olympics Fan NBC Sports