Luge World Cup
International luge competition spanning across the Earth's Northern Hemisphere wintertime season
The Luge World Cup season is a yearly competition first organized by the International Luge Federation since 1977–78. The World Cup is the highest level season-long competition in the sport.
Men's singles
Medals
World Cup Stages medals (as of 2022/23)
World Cup races
Notes:
Georg Hackl from West Germany also won 3 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze competing in doubles in 1985–1990.
Albert Demchenko from Russia also won 1 silver and 1 bronze competing in doubles in 1992–1993.
Women's singles
Medals
World Cup Stages medals (as of 2022/23)
World Cup races
Men's doubles
Medals
Women's doubles
Medals
Team World Cup
Medals
All-time medal count
Multiple winners
Men
Women
See also
Overall Cup Winners
References
List of men's doubles luge World Cup champions since 1978.
List of men's singles luge World Cup champions since 1978.
List of women's singles luge World Cup champions since 1978.
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