Overview

• Chris Mazdzer, the first men's singles slider to medal for the United States in the Olympics, has announced his retirement.
• Mazdzer's career spanned nearly two decades on luge's top circuit, during which he won 24 World Cup medals.
• He will compete in his final World Cup race this weekend in Lake Placid, New York.
• Mazdzer's stardom soared after winning the silver medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
• Despite dealing with numerous injuries in recent years, Mazdzer even competed with a broken foot to make the 2022 Olympic team.