“Luge” is the French word for “sled.” And it’s a very popular sport in the Winter Olympics. It’s all about riding a flat sled down the mountain while remaining supine, lying face up and feet first. The lugers can go as fast as 130 kilometers per hour.
After months of suspended operations, cruises are making a comeback. The multi-billion-dollar industry was pummeled during the pandemic. But bookings for 2022 are already higher than in 2019. John Zarrella tells us how cruise companies and passengers are adapting to new protocols.
The winter Olympic games of 2022 will be memorable for the U.S. Speed skating team. These athletes arrived in Beijing with high medal hopes for both long and short track events. And for one U.S. skater in particular, a return to China has extra significance.
Declarations of love can be romantic, over the top and sometimes cheesy. Some people are capable of taking it to the limit. And when it comes to the love of a sport, some fans go the distance as well. John Zarrella met with one fan who has followed his passion for the Olympics around the world fo...
