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14 years ago @ Macleans.ca - Death raises questions... · 0 replies · +1 points

Let's keep things in context. With respect to all the comments about the number of wipeouts, these are common and not unexpected. It is a difficult sport, and athletes want to push the envelope, go faster, and break records.

It is tragic that this death happened, but it is an accident.

There have been unpadded poles at previous luge tracks at many other venues. This is not unique to Canada.

Also, making changes to the track following the incident is not an admission of guilt, but a responsible reaction. It is just like the plexiglass requirements for hockey arenas that resulted after deaths and injuries years ago.