ARTIFACT IN ACTION! Witness Maura Haponski’s luge sled in action during her third run in the women’s single competition at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Games.   Luge sleds have evolved significantly since Maura first piloted them in the Winter Olympics. Luge sleds were made with wooden frames, as wood was a commonly available and sturdy material. However, over time, the design evolved to use modern materials like fiberglass and steel, which make the sleds lighter, stronger, and faster.—but still no brakes! What artifact do you want to see in action next?   @visitcos @olympiccityusa #VisitCOS #OlympicCityUSA #TakePart #TeamUSA #Olympics #Luge #1976Innsbruck #USALuge #ColoradoSprings #Colorado #ColoradoSpringsCO