LAKE PLACID, N.Y.  (November 16, 2017) --- The excitement of FIL Viessmann World Cup Luge racing returns to the famed Mt. Van Hoevenberg combined bobsled/luge/skeleton track, Dec. 14-16, 2017. More than 120 athletes from 31 countries are expected to compete in the fifth event of the nine-race World Cup series. For many, this could be their last opportunity to qualify for February’s Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

WHAT: Viessmann World Cup Luge Lake Placid

WHERE: Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex Track, 220 Bobsled Lane, Route 73, Lake Placid, N.Y. 12946

WHO: 120 athletes from 31 nations to include the United States, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Russia and others.

WHY: This is the final World Cup Luge event before the holiday break and for some, their last opportunity to qualify for February’s Olympic Winter games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

WHEN:

Thursday, Dec. 14:

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – World Cup Luge Training

5:30 p.m. – Nations Cup Racing (World Cup event qualifying race)

Friday, Dec. 15:

10 a.m. – World Cup Doubles Luge Racing

12:40 p.m. – World Cup Men’s Singles Luge Racing

5:30 p.m. – Medal Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 16:

9:30 a.m. – World Cup Women’s Singles Luge Racing

12:05 p.m. – Sprint World Cup Doubles Luge Racing

12:45 p.m. – Sprint World Cup Women’s Singles Luge Racing

1:30 p.m. – Sprint World Cup Men’s Singles Luge Racing

3:30 p.m. – Medal Ceremony

8 p.m. – USA Luge announces its nominees to the USOC for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games

MEDIA ADVISORY: All media interested in attending and covering the Viessmann FIL World Cup Luge Lake Placid event  are required to complete a media credential application. Media credential applications are available by visiting www.whiteface.com/media. The application deadline is December 4, 2017.

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.