Luge Wins Lift Nordique Combined Into First

Nordique Combined got a huge performance from the German lugers tonight, taking a big 16.7 point gold medal as well as an 8.3 point silver. That, combined with a bronze from USA freestyle skiing, moved the team into first place after the weekend's competition.

Adam Claus's Ice Lugers took the gold in men's moguls courtesy of Canada's Alexandre Bilodeau and a questionable judging decision. Favorite Dale Begg-Smith (John Binz/Da Nang Dynamos) settled for silver.
I cannot write any more, for I am too overcome with emotion by the majesty - and the beauty and the romance - of Chinese figure skating. Here are the standings.

STANDINGS THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

1. Brian Schwartz, Nordique Combined
43.7 PointsLuge 25 (1G, 1S)
Freestyle Skiing 18.7 (1G, 2B)

2. Brittany B., Buck-Toothed Rabbit Bitches
36.1 PointsBiathlon 10 (1G)
Short Track Speed Skating 9.4 (1S, 1B)
Nordic Combined 8.3 (1S)
Ski Jumping 4.2 (1B)
Speed Skating 4.2 (1S)

3. Ellis Kunka, Cornballers
33.3 PointsNordic Combined 16.7 (1G)
Ski Jumping 8.3 (1S)
Speed Skating 8.3 (1G)

4. John Binz, Da Nang Dynamos
28 PointsShort Track Speed Skating 12.5 (1G)
Freestyle Skiing 6.3 (1S)
Biathlon 5 (1S)
Speed Skating 4.2 (1S)

5. Adam Claus, Ice Lugers
25.9 PointsFreestyle Skiing 18.8 (1G, 1S)
Biathlon 5 (1S)
Speed Skating 2.1 (1B)

6. Tim Lavoie, Fightin' Ovechkins
25 PointsSki Jumping 16.7 (1G)
Speed Skating 8.3 (1G)

7. Zach Chromiak, Banker's Club
16.7 PointsBiathlon 12.5 (1G, 1B)
Luge 4.2 (1B)

8. Dave Spence, Paragons
2.1 PointsSpeed Skating 2.1 (1B)