16-year-old Lily Cooke is first Irish athlete to compete in luge at Youth Olympics

Within twelve hours of leading Team Ireland into the Opening Ceremony as flagbearer, Dubliner Lily Cooke opened Irish action at the Winter Youth Olympic Games, competing in the Women’s Luge. The sixteen-year-old finished 27th in the event with a final time of 1:42.982, ahead of several strong winter sports nations. The Winter Youth Olympic Games are hosted by Gangwon, South Korea, …

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