Sacramento-born Ashley Farquharson slides into fifth midday through women's luge

Farquharson is competing in her second Winter Olympics

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Sacramento-born Ashley Farquharson finds herself in fifth place after the first two runs of the women's singles luge event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 26-year-old is competing in her second Winter Olympics and finished her run in 52.862 seconds, with a total two-run time of 1:45.796, 0.608 behind the leader. Runs three and four will take place on Tuesday.

Why it matters

Luge is a popular winter sport that has seen increased interest and participation from American athletes in recent years. Farquharson's strong performance helps showcase the growing talent and competitiveness of U.S. luge competitors on the global stage.

The details

Ashley Farquharson, a 26-year-old from Sacramento, is competing in her second Olympics. In the first two runs of the women's singles luge event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Farquharson finished her run in 52.862 seconds and had a total two-run time of 1:45.796, 0.608 behind the leader.

  • The first two runs of the women's singles luge event took place on February 9, 2026.
  • Runs three and four will take place on February 10, 2026.

The players

Ashley Farquharson

A 26-year-old luge competitor from Sacramento, California who is competing in her second Winter Olympics.

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What’s next

Runs three and four of the women's singles luge event will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, where Farquharson will look to improve her standing.

The takeaway

Farquharson's strong performance in the first two runs of the women's luge event showcases the growing talent and competitiveness of American luge athletes on the global stage, and highlights the continued interest and participation in the sport within the United States.