U.S. Luge Star Summer Britcher Parodied in SNL Skit

Britcher, a top American luger, was the inspiration for a recent SNL sketch.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Summer Britcher, a 31-year-old U.S. luge star from Baltimore, Maryland, was the subject of a recent Saturday Night Live skit that parodied her athletic career. Britcher, who has competed in the Olympics since 2014 without winning a medal, is considered the best U.S. women's luge competitor ever, with seven career World Cup race wins.

Why it matters

Britcher's SNL parody sketch indicates that she is gaining more mainstream recognition as one of the top American winter sports athletes heading into the upcoming Olympics. While she has yet to medal at the Games, her success on the World Cup circuit has made her a rising star in the sport of luge.

The details

The SNL skit featured a "tall, lean woman who just happened to be racing on a yellow sled," which matched Britcher's physical description and equipment. Britcher was not aware the skit was about her until her boyfriend pointed out the similarities. Despite not medaling at past Olympics, Britcher is considered the best U.S. women's luger ever, with seven career World Cup race wins, the most by an American.

  • Britcher first competed at the Olympics in 2014.
  • The SNL skit featuring Britcher's parody aired in early 2026.
  • Britcher will race for a medal at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics.

The players

Summer Britcher

A 31-year-old U.S. luge star from Baltimore, Maryland, who is considered the best American women's luger ever with seven career World Cup race wins.

Saturday Night Live (SNL)

A long-running American sketch comedy television series that recently featured a parody of U.S. luge star Summer Britcher.

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What they’re saying

“I thought it was so funny. I had no idea it was coming. My boyfriend sent it to me and as I was watching it, just more and more of the details stood out. And I was like, 'Hey, hang on a second.'”

— Summer Britcher, U.S. Luge Star (Associated Press)

What’s next

Britcher will race for a medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

The takeaway

Britcher's SNL parody sketch shows she is gaining more mainstream recognition as a top American winter sports athlete, even though she has yet to medal at the Olympics. Her success on the World Cup circuit has made her a rising star in the sport of luge.