Canada names Olympic luge roster with five first-time Olympians

Canada selected six athletes for its Olympic luge team, five of them first-time Olympians, and Trinity Ellis will return for a second Games.

Canada has named six athletes for its Olympic luge team ahead of the Milan Cortina Games. Five of the selected athletes are first-time Olympians. Trinity Ellis will attend her second Games and will compete in the women's singles alongside Embyr-Lee Susko. Women's doubles luge will be included at the Games for the first time, and Canada named pairs for the doubles events. Key facts: - Canada named six athletes to its Olympic luge roster. - Embyr-Lee Susko, Kailey Allan, Beattie Podulsky, Devin Wardrope and Cole Zajanski are listed as first-time Olympians. - Trinity Ellis is set for her second Olympic appearance and will race in the women's singles with Susko. - Kailey Allan and Beattie Podulsky were named to the women's doubles, while Devin Wardrope and Cole Zajanski will compete in the men's doubles. - Women's doubles luge will make its Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina Games. Summary: The roster combines returning experience and several newcomers as Canada prepares to compete in Italy. The inclusion of women's doubles as an Olympic event means new competitive opportunities for the team. They will compete at the Milan Cortina Games.