Olympic silver medalist Chris Mazdzer sets luge retirement

Chris Mazdzer, the first American man to win an Olympic singles luge medal in 2018, is retiring from the sport after four Olympics at age 35.

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His final luge runs will take place at a World Cup in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend.

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Mazdzer reflects on his 25-year career, expressing mixed emotions about bidding farewell to a sport he loves.

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In the 2018 Olympics, Mazdzer, ranked 18th globally, surprised everyone with a stunning silver medal, marking the pinnacle of his singles career.

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Following an eighth-place finish at the 2022 Olympics, Mazdzer raced less in the subsequent season, securing 10th place in two World Cups.

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Post-PyeongChang, Mazdzer ventured into doubles racing with Jayson Terdiman, narrowly missing qualification for the last year's Olympics.

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The silver medal at the 2018 Olympics turned out to be Mazdzer's last top-level international singles podium.

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With Mazdzer's retirement, the three-time Olympian Tucker West becomes the longest-serving U.S. men's luger.

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Mazdzer reflects on the inevitable end of his adrenaline-packed career, acknowledging the sadness of saying goodbye to the sport.

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As Mazdzer closes this chapter, his legacy in American luge history will be remembered, especially for his groundbreaking achievements in 2018.

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