The sliding track at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City has helped build a strong legacy for the sport of luge in Utah and across America. Today, the 17-turn Utah Olympic Park track, which opened in 1997, attracts athletes from around the world for the FIL World Cup and other competitions. The track serves as a catalyst in bolstering youth programs in Utah along with a thriving local luge club with strong passion for the sport, developing local athletes who now compete for Team USA. Utah is also the home of Olympic luge medalist Chris Mazdzer.