An Olympic Luger Shares His Favorite “Cheat Day” Meals — Winter Olympics

February 14, 2018

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Tucker West decided he wanted to try luge when he watched the 2002 Olympic Winter Games when he was just 6 years old. Since that time, he’s emerged as a top talent for the U.S. national team. His Olympic debut was in 2014 in Sochi, Russia, where he was the youngest American luger to qualify for the games at 18. He also won gold in a team relay for the United States at the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2012. West is back this year at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, and has already competed in singles. Although he had a disappointing few runs, and ended up in 26th place, it was so exciting to watch him compete.

We recently had the opportunity to talk to West about what he eats when he’s training, including the pantry ingredients he always has on hand (chocolate sauce!) and the “cheat meals” he can’t get enough of.

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