Officials considered calling off luge

Winter Olympic officials considered abandoning the Vancouver luge competition following the death of Georgian competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili in training.

Winter Olympic officials considered abandoning the Vancouver luge competition following the death of Georgian competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili in training.

Kumaritashvili, 21, was killed at the Whistler Sliding Center when he flew off the track and smashed into a pillar.

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