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Tucker West wins 13th USA Luge men's start title, while Emily Fischnaller takes women's crown

On Friday night in Lake Placid, New York, Tucker West claimed his 13th victory in the USA Luge men's start event, while Emily Fischnaller narrowly surpassed Summer Britcher to secure the women's crown.
The start championships mark the unofficial beginning of the team’s competitive season after preseason on-ice training expected to start October 9 in Lillehammer, Norway.
West secured the men's title with a total time of 10.68 seconds across three starts, finishing well ahead of Hunter Harris, who recorded 11.13 seconds, and Aidan Mueller, who came in at 11.29 seconds; meanwhile, Fischnaller completed her three runs in 11.65 seconds.
West revealed he dealt with a lat injury for much of the summer but is pleased with his recovery, while Fischnaller expressed being positively surprised by her performance times.
The World Cup season begins December 5-7 in Igls, Austria, with two U.S. races in Park City and Lake Placid helping determine the team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February.

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Tucker West wins 13th USA Luge men's start title; Emily Fischnaller takes women's crown

Tucker West, of Ridgefield, extended his record by winning the USA Luge men’s start championship for the 13th time Friday night, while Emily Fischnaller, who is originally from Suffield, narrowly edged Summer Britcher for the women’s title. The start championships, at USA Luge’s indoor facility, are the unofficial start to the team’s competitive season. West’s combined three-start time of 10.68...

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