Kumaritashvili, preparing for his first training run Friday 2/12/10. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
I just saw some very sad news at online about a crash during training that killed a luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia. His name is Nodar Kumaritashvili. There have been reports that the track, which potentially is the worlds fastest, is actually too fast. Some concern has arose whether athletes from smaller nations -- like Georgia -- had enough time to prepare for the daunting track.
Kumaritashvili has been competing in luge for just two years. He was ranked 55th in the World Cup rankings in 2008-09.
Training was suspended as Olympic officials met to review the situation.
Our prayers go out to his family and countrymen.
You can read more @ espn.com & latimes.com
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