Ashley Farquharson, originally from Sacramento, is currently in fifth place following the first two runs of the women’s singles luge competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Her combined time for the two runs is 1:45.796, trailing the leader by 0.608 seconds. The remaining two runs are scheduled for Tuesday.
At 26 years old, Farquharson is participating in her second Winter Games. The competition continues as athletes aim to improve their standings in the final runs.
**Why this matters**
Farquharson’s strong performance highlights her as a competitive athlete in the sport of luge on the Olympic stage. Her results contribute to the visibility of American athletes in winter sliding sports, which often receive less attention compared to other Olympic events.
Source: NewsData