LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - In its final race of the season, USA Luge shattered a team record. The organization announced Monday that the sixth annual Duluth Trading Company Running of the Balls fundraiser doubled its previous best effort. The sale of 1,800 balls plus sponsor donations, totaled $38,000. The previous best was the 2019 event that generated $19,000. The competition took place down the mile-long track at the Olympic Sports Complex.

“This event went significantly above any reasonable estimation we could have foreseen,” said Gordy Sheer, USA Luge Director of Sponsorship and Marketing, and an Olympic silver medalist. “We have to thank every individual and sponsor who took us all the way to $38,000. This is a massive achievement, and will go a long way in funding our teams for next season.”

Watch the webcast of the record-breaking race by logging on to www.usaluge.org.

Duluth Trading Company prizes for the yellow, orange and white ball race were awarded as follows:

Evan Brodie, Croton, N.Y., $1,000 plus the Duluth Leather Duffle Bag
Anna Andreeva, Moscow, Russia, $500 plus the Duluth Cargo Bold Backpack + Growler
Mary Ann Deignan, New York, N.Y., $300 plus Duluth Tool Bag + Growler
Tracy Gordon, Sussex, Wis., $200 plus the Duluth CargoBold Backpack
Stefanie Loebl, Tyngsboro, Mass., $100 plus Duluth Tool Bag
Shirley Schmidt, Kaukauna, Wis., Duluth Karl’s Lunchbox + Growler
Amy Ike, Lititz, Pa., Duluth Karl’s Lunchbox
Thomas Anthony, Parma, Ohio, Duluth Growler
Glen Christophersen, Rogers, Ark., Duluth Spit & Polish Gift Basket
Jim and Sharon Cushman, Lake Placid, Duluth Travel Mug & Tougher Guy Hat

Last place – Doug Pietrick, Macedonia, Ohio, $100 plus the Duluth Tougher Guy Hat

Blue Ball Winner – Don Simkin, Youngsville, N.Y., Karl’s Lunch Box + Growler and trip to Lake Placid

In addition to Duluth Trading Company, media sponsors include the Lake Placid News, 100.7 and 102.1 Lake FM, and Adirondack 105 FM. Sponsors include Margarita Sears, Barrett Quinn, Golden Arrow Resort, Cobble Mountain Lodge, Lake Placid Family Dental, Casella Waste Systems, Mountain Dental, High Peaks Ford, Long Run Wealth Advisors, Burnham Financial, The UPS Store Lake Placid, Cool Seal USA, empHoweredPR, Wildwood Motel, Vulcan GMS, Yetti Apparel and Mountain Orthotic & Prosthetic Services.

Duluth Trading Company Running of the Balls fundraiser for USA Luge announces prize winners

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