PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — The sport of luge attracts attention for more than just the thrill of watching Olympic athletes hurtle down an icy course at more than 130 miles per hour.
There are a lot of USA themed sports bras out there now.
On Sunday, three American women braved frigid temperatures in red, white and blue sports bras to win silver medals and become the first Americans to win a luge singles medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Luger cheered on Chris Mazuzer. The moment was commemorated as perhaps another Olympic first: wearing a sports bra in sub-zero temperatures.
Sports Bra's entourage included Mazuzer's girlfriend, Mara Marian, and Luger's sisters, Kate and Sarah.
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“I would do the exact same thing, so I'd just hang out with like-minded people,” Mazuzer said Monday, though at this point she's wearing a traditional luge bodysuit rather than a sports bra. are choosing to wear. “Yeah, they're kind of crazy. I think normal people would call me crazy.”
Mazuzer's sisters wore American-themed sports bras to support Mazuzer at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and on their way to South Korea, they asked Marian if she would be willing to participate again. said Marian.
“Yeah! Yeah, I would do that,” she recalled with a laugh Monday of her response. “I'm sure you agree before you even realize what it actually is.”
Here's what it's like: Temperatures during Luger competitions can sometimes be in the single digits, but the weather isn't usually conducive to wearing a sports bra.
“I don't feel anything at that moment,” Marian, 33, said. “You're so nervous and excited and then all of a sudden he's done and the next guy is leaving and you realize, 'Where's my coat?' ”
Apparently, Mazuzers aren't the only ones who have had a positive reaction to sports bras.
“People were really excited,” Marian said. “People are tweeting and Instagramming things like, 'For America!'” They're excited. Nothing negative. they think it's funny.
“It's gotten a lot of attention, and Chris likes it. Chris likes attention and likes things to get a little wild.”
Contributor: Nancy Armor
