Chris Mazdzer has used his runners to etch himself a place in history.
The 29-year-old won silver in singles luge on Sunday, becoming the first American man ever to medal in the event. His podium finish ends a drought that extends to the sport’s Olympic debut back in 1964.
Also on that podium were Austria’s David Gleirscher, who won gold in a shocker of his own, and bronze medalist Johannes Ludwig of Germany.
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